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

Some research suggests that probiotics, especially strains like Lactobacillus or Bifidobacterium, may help reduce symptoms of acid reflux and GERD, such as heartburn and regurgitation. —Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025

But there’s maybe 45 minutes in the middle of the documentary that’s just bland regurgitation. —Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2025

Difficulty swallowing Burning or pain in your chest Coughing Hoarse voice Unexplained weight loss Worsening heartburn and regurgitation symptoms A Quick Review Barrett's esophagus occurs when the tissues lining your esophagus become abnormal and inflamed. —Mark Gurarie, Health, 7 Mar. 2025

However, a murmur can also be caused by an issue within the heart, like a regurgitation (backflow) of blood or an obstruction.4 Ways to Listen A stethoscope is used to listen to heart sounds. —Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025

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