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indigestion

UK
/ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/
US
/ˌɪndəˈdʒɛstʃən/

Translations

indigestionnoun
Usually uncountable; refers to the condition of impaired or painful digestion.
He suffered from indigestion after eating too much spicy food.
Он страдал от несварения после того, как съел слишком много острой пищи.
Additional translations
расстройство желудка
Synonyms
dyspepsia
stomach upset
gastritis
heartburn
discomfort
indigestionadjective
UK
/ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/
US
/ˌɪndəˈdʒɛstʃən/
Attributive use before another noun (e.g., “indigestion tablets”); not used in comparative or superlative degrees.

Definitions

indigestionnoun
A condition characterized by discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.
After eating a large meal, she often suffers from indigestion.
A feeling of discomfort in the stomach that is often accompanied by bloating, nausea, or heartburn.
He took some antacids to relieve his indigestion.
indigestionadjective
Relating to or intended to relieve indigestion.
She bought an indigestion remedy at the pharmacy.
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