hyperacidity
6.7
Too much acid in the stomach that causes heartburn or pain
- noun
- /ˌhaɪpərəˈsɪdəti/
- Specialized
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hiperacidez
- Doctors often recommend dietary changes to manage hyperacidity and improve digestive health.
Examples
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Many people suffer from hyperacidity, which can lead to uncomfortable symptoms like heartburn.
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For rheumatism, arthritis, neuritis, phlebitis... urinary complaints, hyperacidity, male potency.
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If you experience frequent hyperacidity, it's important to consult a healthcare professional for advice.
Synonyms
1
4.0
A strong sour quality in things like food, drink and soil
is a medical excess of acid mainly affecting the stomach
Antonyms
How Acidic
Surface Forms
hyperacidity singular
hyperacidities plural
Morphology
Etymology
Hyperacidity comes from the Greek beginning hyper- meaning 'over' and the word acid meaning 'sour', with -ity making it a state. So hyperacidity literally means 'too much acid', which fits its modern use for having excess stomach acid and the heartburn it can cause.