Regurgitation: (1) A backward flow, as of blood through an incompetent valve of the heart. (2) The return of gas or small amounts of food from the stomach. [L. regurgitatio (see regurgitate)]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Regurgitation (symptom): The backflow of stomach contents and gas from stomach back into oesophagus or mouth.
Regurgitation (symptom): Regurgitation refers to emitting already swallowed food or drink. A particularly common example is infant regurgitation of milk. Regurgitation needs to be distinguished from vomiting. ... more
Regurgitation: See also Regurgitation:
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Regurgitation (symptom): See Regurgitation (symptom information).
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