A painful burning sensation produced in the chest cavity usually associated with the back flush of acidic chyme into the esophagus is__________?
Correct answer: B. Pyrosis
- A. Pyrolysis
- B. Pyrosis
- C. Peristalsis
- D. Dyspepsia
Explanation
Pyrosis is the medical term for heartburn, caused when acidic stomach contents reflux into and irritate the oesophagus. The likely mistake is dyspepsia, which means general indigestion and is broader than the specific burning sensation of acid reflux.
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