Definitions for pyrosis

pyrosis py·ro·sis

Spelling: [pahy-roh-sis]
IPA: /paɪˈroʊ sɪs/

Pyrosis is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 117 anagrams from letters in pyrosis (ioprssy).

Definitions for pyrosis

noun

  1. heartburn (def 1).

Origin of pyrosis

1780-90; New Latin Greek pȳrōsis; see pyr-, -osis

Examples for pyrosis

In Concan the sweetened decoction of the plant with a little cumin seed is given for dyspepsia with pyrosis.

Exceptionally, it may be insipid or brackish, constituting what is known as pyrosis, or water-brash.

Dr. Pereira recommends alkalies in cases of dyspepsia and pyrosis, when there is an excess of acid secreted by the stomach.

Word Value for pyrosis
Scrable

12

Words with friends

12

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