indigestion

[ in-di-jes-chuhn, -dahy- ]

/ ˌɪn dɪˈdʒɛs tʃən, -daɪ- /

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noun

uncomfortable inability or difficulty in digesting food; dyspepsia.

an instance or case of indigestion.

Origin of indigestion

1400–50; late Middle English <Late Latin indīgestiōn- (stem of indīgestiō). See in-², digestion

Words nearby indigestion

indigenous, Indigenous Australian, indigent, indigested, indigestible, indigestion, indigestive, indign, indignant, indignation, indignity

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Example sentences from the Web for indigestion

Having a stuffed stomach or indigestion can interfere with sleep.
Can’t Sleep? Your Guide to a Better Night’s Rest|DailyBurn|January 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Acid Reflux and Indigestion - Chew a few basil leaves after a meal.
Use These 15 Home Remedies Based On Ayurveda To Cure Menstrual Cramps, Hangovers, and Indigestion|Ari Meisel|January 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I ruin careers and cause sleepless nights, heartaches and indigestion.
Words of Wisdom: The Best of ‘Dear Abby’|Nina Strochlic|January 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Moving on past the yuck factor, you may wonder whether drinking blood might cause some indigestion.
‘Dark Shadows’ Returns: A User’s Guide to Drinking Blood|Kent Sepkowitz|May 11, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Many American readers—and this I guarantee—will have indigestion by page 75.
Umberto Eco’s 'The Prague Cemetery' Brings to Life Ancient Hate|Daniel Levin|November 12, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Among the morbid agencies producing this variety of eczema are the products of indigestion.
The Home Medical Library, Volume II (of VI)|Various
I won't mind a little thing like indigestion if I can get rid of my poverty.
Contemporary One-Act Plays|Sir James M. Barrie
Its use is a prolific source of indigestion, palpitation of the heart, persistent wakefulness, and of other disorders.
A Practical Physiology|Albert F. Blaisdell
This is the more difficult because many symptoms exist in common in both varieties of indigestion.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various
According to Dalyell, an accouchement is here a fit of indigestion.
The Ocean World:|Louis Figuier

British Dictionary definitions for indigestion

indigestion

/ (ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən) /

noun

difficulty in digesting food, accompanied by abdominal pain, heartburn, and belchingTechnical name: dyspepsia

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Medical definitions for indigestion

indigestion

[ ĭn′dĭ-jĕs′chən, -dī- ]

n.

The inability to digest or a difficulty in properly digesting food in the alimentary tract.

Abdominal discomfort or illness resulting from this inability or difficulty.

Scientific definitions for indigestion

indigestion

[ ĭn′dĭ-jĕs′chən ]

See dyspepsia.

单词	indigestion
释义	indigestion [ in-di-jes-chuhn, -dahy- ] / ˌɪn dɪˈdʒɛs tʃən, -daɪ- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR indigestion ON THESAURUS.COM noun uncomfortable inability or difficulty in digesting food; dyspepsia. an instance or case of indigestion. Origin of indigestion 1400–50; late Middle English <Late Latin indīgestiōn- (stem of indīgestiō). See in-², digestion Words nearby indigestion indigenous, Indigenous Australian, indigent, indigested, indigestible, indigestion, indigestive, indign, indignant, indignation, indignity Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for indigestion Having a stuffed stomach or indigestion can interfere with sleep. Can’t Sleep? Your Guide to a Better Night’s Rest\|DailyBurn\|January 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Acid Reflux and Indigestion - Chew a few basil leaves after a meal. Use These 15 Home Remedies Based On Ayurveda To Cure Menstrual Cramps, Hangovers, and Indigestion\|Ari Meisel\|January 21, 2014\|DAILY BEAST I ruin careers and cause sleepless nights, heartaches and indigestion. Words of Wisdom: The Best of ‘Dear Abby’\|Nina Strochlic\|January 17, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Moving on past the yuck factor, you may wonder whether drinking blood might cause some indigestion. ‘Dark Shadows’ Returns: A User’s Guide to Drinking Blood\|Kent Sepkowitz\|May 11, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Many American readers—and this I guarantee—will have indigestion by page 75. Umberto Eco’s 'The Prague Cemetery' Brings to Life Ancient Hate\|Daniel Levin\|November 12, 2011\|DAILY BEAST Among the morbid agencies producing this variety of eczema are the products of indigestion. The Home Medical Library, Volume II (of VI)\|Various I won't mind a little thing like indigestion if I can get rid of my poverty. Contemporary One-Act Plays\|Sir James M. Barrie Its use is a prolific source of indigestion, palpitation of the heart, persistent wakefulness, and of other disorders. A Practical Physiology\|Albert F. Blaisdell This is the more difficult because many symptoms exist in common in both varieties of indigestion. A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II\|Various According to Dalyell, an accouchement is here a fit of indigestion. The Ocean World:\|Louis Figuier British Dictionary definitions for indigestion indigestion / (ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən) / noun difficulty in digesting food, accompanied by abdominal pain, heartburn, and belchingTechnical name: dyspepsia Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to indigestion heartburn, nausea, pain, gas, flatulence, dyspepsia, flu, acidosis, acid indigestion Medical definitions for indigestion indigestion [ ĭn′dĭ-jĕs′chən, -dī- ] n. The inability to digest or a difficulty in properly digesting food in the alimentary tract. Abdominal discomfort or illness resulting from this inability or difficulty. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for indigestion indigestion [ ĭn′dĭ-jĕs′chən ] See dyspepsia. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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indigestion

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