indigestion
noun
in·di·ges·tion
ˌin-(ˌ)dī-ˈjes-chən 
-ˈjesh-
1
: inability to digest or difficulty in digesting something
2
: a case or attack of indigestion marked especially by a burning sensation or discomfort in the upper abdomen
Examples of indigestion in a Sentence
The patient complained of indigestion and nausea.
I like spicy foods but they always give me indigestion.
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When used over extended periods or in large amounts, apple cider vinegar can create health issues, ranging from tooth erosion to indigestion.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
But even this monstrous black hole can't stomach so much matter, leading to some serious indigestion in the form of outflows travelling at around 0.27 times the speed of light.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 June 2025
When used over extended periods or in large amounts, apple cider vinegar can create health issues, ranging from tooth erosion to indigestion.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 17 June 2025
For centuries, folklore and popular wisdom have linked poor eating habits and indigestion to nightmares and restless sleep.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for indigestion
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“Indigestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indigestion. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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indigestion
noun
in·di·ges·tion
ˌin-dī-ˈjes-chən
-də-
1
: inability to digest or difficulty in digesting something
2
: a case or attack of indigestion marked especially by a burning or uncomfortable feeling in the upper stomach
Medical Definition
indigestion
noun
in·di·ges·tion
-jes(h)-chən
1
: inability to digest or difficulty in digesting food : incomplete or imperfect digestion of food
2
: a case or attack of indigestion marked especially by pain, discomfort, or a burning sensation in the upper abdomen often accompanied by abdominal bloating, nausea, belching, flatulence, or uncomfortable fullness
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