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indigestion

n.
B1 Intermediate US //ˌɪndaɪˈdʒɛstʃən// UK //ˌɪndɪdʒˈɛstʃən// in·di·ges·tion

n. a feeling of discomfort in your stomach after you eat. It often makes you feel bloated or like you have a heavy, tight feeling.

n. a condition characterized by a sensation of fullness, bloating, or discomfort in the upper abdomen following a meal.


SIMPLE

I have a bit of indigestion after eating that large pizza.

CONTEXTUAL

He took an antacid to help with the indigestion caused by the spicy curry.

COMPLEX

While occasional indigestion is common and usually harmless, persistent symptoms may indicate a more serious underlying condition such as acid reflux or gastritis.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English indigestioun, from Old French indigestion, from Late Latin indigestio, by surface analysis, in- + digestion.

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