regurgitation

noun

re·​gur·​gi·​ta·​tion (ˌ)rē-ˌgər-jə-ˈtā-shən 

: an act of regurgitating: such as

a

: the casting up of incompletely digested food (as by some birds in feeding their young)

b

: the backward flow of blood through a defective heart valve

Examples of regurgitation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Acid reflux treatments typically reduce stomach acid secretion, which can help prevent and alleviate complications such as regurgitation (when stomach contents flow back into the throat or mouth) and heartburn. —Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2025

Mitral regurgitation and severe congestive heart failure are two conditions associated with a soft and muffled S1. —Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024

Known as regurgitation, this can lead to vomiting and heartburn, a burning sensation in the chest. —Mark Gurarie, Health, 20 Dec. 2024

Life expectancy can vary depending on the valve affected, the severity of the stenosis or regurgitation, and factors like age and other medical conditions.4 Untreated heart valve disease can be life-threatening. —Angela Ryan Lee, Health, 28 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for regurgitation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Medical Definition

regurgitation

noun

re·​gur·​gi·​ta·​tion (ˌ)rē-ˌgər-jə-ˈtā-shən 

: an act of regurgitating

especially : the backward flow of blood through a defective heart valve see aortic regurgitation