indigestion

[ in-di-jes-chuh n, -dahy- ]
/ ˌɪn dɪˈdʒɛs tʃən, -daɪ- /

noun

uncomfortable inability or difficulty in digesting food; dyspepsia.
an instance or case of indigestion.

Origin of indigestion

1400–50; late Middle English < Late Latin indīgestiōn- (stem of indīgestiō). See in-2, digestion

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British Dictionary definitions for indigestion

indigestion
/ (ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən) /

noun

difficulty in digesting food, accompanied by abdominal pain, heartburn, and belching Technical name: dyspepsia

Medical definitions for indigestion

indigestion
[ ĭn′dĭ-jĕschən, -dī- ]

n.

The inability to digest or a difficulty in properly digesting food in the alimentary tract.
Abdominal discomfort or illness resulting from this inability or difficulty.

Scientific definitions for indigestion

indigestion
[ ĭn′dĭ-jĕschən ]

See dyspepsia.