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| Heartburn | |
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| Term | Heartburn | 
| Short definition | a burning sensation experienced in the center of the chest up to the throat; may be caused by overeating, eating spicy food, or drinking alcohol; recurrent heartburn may be caused by acid reflux | 
| Type | Medical term | 
| Specialty | General | 
| Language | English | 
| Source | AMA | 
| Comments | |
Heartburn (definition) a burning sensation experienced in the center of the chest up to the throat; may be caused by overeating, eating spicy food, or drinking alcohol; recurrent heartburn may be caused by acid reflux
==Heartburn (overview)==