Found 2 items, similar to pyrosis.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: pyrosis pyrosis n : a painful burning sensation in the chest caused by gastroesophageal reflux (backflow from the stomach irritating the esophagus); symptomatic of an ulcer or a diaphragmatic hernia or other disorder [syn: heartburn]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Pyrosis Pyrosis \Py*ro"sis\, n. [NL., fr Gr. ? a burning, an inflammation, fr. ? to burn, fr. ? fire.] (Med.) See Water brash, under Brash. [1913 Webster]