acid indigestion
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Acid indigestion — is a type of indigestion involving an excess of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Frequent occurrence of acid indigestion can lead to aggravation of the duodenum or to an aggravation of the lining of the stomach, both of which can lead to ulcers… … Wikipedia
indigestion — [n] upset stomach acid indigestion, acidosis, digestive upset, dyspepsia, dyspepsy, flatulence, flu, gas, gaseous stomach, heartburn, nausea, pain; concept 306 … New thesaurus
acid — 1. A compound yielding a hydrogen ion in a polar solvent ( e.g., in water); acids form salts by replacing all or part of the ionizable hydrogen with an electropositive element or radical. 2. In popular … Medical dictionary
acid — I. adjective Etymology: French or Latin; French acide, from Latin acidus, from acēre to be sour more at acet Date: 1626 1. a. sour, sharp, or biting to the taste b. sharp, biting, or sour in manner, disposition, or nature < an acid individual > c … New Collegiate Dictionary
indigestion — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. dyspepsia, gastritis, heartburn, stomachache, sour stomach, acidosis, flatulence, colic. See disease. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. dyspepsia, upset stomach, gas, heartburn, nausea, acid indigestion,… … English dictionary for students
indigestion — Nonspecific term for a variety of symptoms resulting from a failure of proper digestion and absorption of food in the alimentary tract. acid i. i. resulting from hyperchlorhydria; often used by the laity as a synonym for pyrosis … Medical dictionary
Salicylic acid — Salicylic acid … Wikipedia
ursodeoxycholic acid — SYN: ursodiol. * * * ur·so·de·oxy·cho·lic acid .ər sō dē .äk sē .kō lik n URSODIOL * * * a drug (a bile acids) used to dissolve cholesterol gallstones; it is administered by mouth. Side effects are infrequent but include diarrhoea and indigestion … Medical dictionary
ursodeoxycholic acid — a drug (a bile acid) used to dissolve cholesterol gallstones; it is administered by mouth. Side effects are infrequent but include diarrhoea and indigestion. Trade names: Destolit, Urdox, Ursofalk, Ursogal … The new mediacal dictionary
alendronic acid — sodium alendronate a bisphosphonate drug that is administered orally for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women or induced by corticosteroid therapy. Side effects may include abdominal pain, indigestion, and… … The new mediacal dictionary
