acid reflux; pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)
Meanings
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to have acid reflux; to experience heartburn; to regurgitate acid
dialectDescribes the physical sensation of gastric acid flowing back into the esophagus. Often caused by overeating, spicy food, or digestive issues. The 〈方〉 tag indicates dialectal origin, but the term is widely understood in standard Mandarin medical contexts.
My stomach hasn't been feeling well lately; I keep having acid reflux.
Pregnant women often experience symptoms of acid reflux during early pregnancy.
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He ate too much greasy food for dinner and couldn't sleep at night due to acid reflux.
This medicine can effectively relieve acid reflux and heartburn.
noun
pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)
technicalAn essential nutrient required for the synthesis of coenzyme A (CoA) and fatty acid metabolism. Found in small amounts in nearly every food, with high concentrations in meat, whole grains, and legumes.
Pantothenic acid is a type of B-complex vitamin that is very important for human metabolism.
Deficiency in pantothenic acid may lead to fatigue, insomnia, and muscle cramps.
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Animal liver, egg yolks, and yeast all contain abundant pantothenic acid.