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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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Eases symptoms like indigestion and bloating.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2026
That's because stomach cancer symptoms can often show up as pain, reflux and indigestion, so doctors will prescribe the medicine as a way to treat those symptoms before even realizing that a patient has stomach cancer.
—New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2026
This origin underscores dill’s long-standing role as a calming remedy, traditionally used to relieve colic, indigestion, and pain.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Indigestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indigestion. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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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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