indigestion
noun
in·di·ges·tion
| \ ˌin-(ˌ)dī-ˈjes-chən
, -ˈjesh-\
, -ˈjesh-\
Definition of indigestion
1
: inability to digest or difficulty in digesting something
2
: a case or attack of indigestion marked especially by a burning sensation or discomfort in the upper abdomen
Examples of indigestion in a Sentence
The patient complained of indigestion and nausea.
I like spicy foods but they always give me indigestion.
Recent Examples on the Web
And sometimes, Barclay explains, carbon dioxide may emerge at the surface because a shallow magma pond is easing off some volcanic indigestion, with no eruption involved. — Robin George Andrews, National Geographic, "Magma speed record set by Icelandic volcano," 23 July 2019 But what if, after a series of expensive medical tests, that squeezing in your chest turns out to be a bad case of indigestion and not a heart attack? — Daniela Altimari, courant.com, "The Connecticut legislature approved a sweeping health insurance transparency measure. Here’s what it will do.," 22 June 2019 There were no signs of contractions, so my nurses believed my pain was just indigestion. — Glamour, "Having a NICU Baby Is Its Own Trauma," 21 Mar. 2019 In addition, analysts pointed to two major sources of market indigestion. — Nick Timiraos, WSJ, "Investors, Fed Officials Are Out of Sync," 20 Dec. 2018 The rest of those 226,000 steps are pure persistence, through blisters, foot and leg pain, chafing, indigestion, fatigue, sleep deprivation, and sometimes mild hallucinations. — Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, "Advice for Leading a Successful Outdoor Life," 12 June 2018 The 69-year-old man was admitted to a hospital in Denmark in 2016 after three days of indigestion and nausea. — Mark Lieber, CNN, "Patient remains awake for 90 minutes of CPR, doctor says," 4 June 2018 Startups perish more often from indigestion than starvation, runs a Silicon Valley saying. — The Economist, "The impact of Masayoshi Son’s $100bn tech fund will be profound," 10 May 2018 Pepsi however, says that the truth is that the name came from Bradham’s belief that his Pepsi-Cola could soothe an upset stomach, taking its name from the word dyspepsia, which means indigestion. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, "The Fascinating Origins of Pepsi, North Carolina’s Hometown Favorite," 27 Feb. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'indigestion.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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indigestion
noun
English Language Learners Definition of indigestion
: an unpleasant feeling (such as pain or a burning sensation) in your stomach or chest that is caused by difficulty in digesting food
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indigestion
noun
in·di·ges·tion
| \ ˌin-dī-ˈjes-chən
, -də-\
, -də-\
Kids Definition of indigestion
: discomfort caused by slow or painful digestion
indigestion
noun
in·di·ges·tion
| \ -jes(h)-chən
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Medical Definition of indigestion
1
: inability to digest or difficulty in digesting food : incomplete or imperfect digestion of food
2
: a case or attack of indigestion marked especially by pain, discomfort, or a burning sensation in the upper abdomen often accompanied by abdominal bloating, nausea, belching, flatulence, or uncomfortable fullness
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