metapepsis

/mɛtəˈpɛpsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A pathological process of digestion in which the stomach contents back up into the esophagus.

“The patient was experiencing metapepsis after eating too much spicy food.”

Synonyms

  • acid reflux
  • gastroesophageal reflux

Antonyms

  • normal digestion