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regurgitation

/rɪˌɡɜː.dʒɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

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noun

/rɪˌɡɜː.dʒɪˈteɪ.ʃən/C1formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие по возвращению проглоченной пищи или жидкости обратно в рот, или обратный ток крови через сердечный клапан, или повторение информации без глубокого понимания.

A noun referring to the act of bringing swallowed food or liquid back up into the mouth, or the backward flow of blood through a heart valve, or the act of repeating information without deep understanding.

uncountable

  1. Medical backflowC1formalmedical

    The backward flow of blood through a defective heart valve.

    ruМедицинский обратный ток

    • The echocardiogram revealed mitral valve regurgitation.
    • Aortic regurgitation can lead to heart failure if untreated.
    • The surgeon repaired the valve to prevent blood regurgitation.

    Synonymsbackflowincompetenceinsufficiencyreflux

  2. Rote recallC1formal

    The act of repeating information that has been memorized without deep understanding.

    ruМеханическое воспроизведение

    • His essay was just a regurgitation of textbook facts.
    • The exam encouraged simple regurgitation rather than critical thinking.
    • Teachers want analysis, not mindless regurgitation of dates.

    Synonymsechoingrecitationrepetition

  3. Physical expulsionB2formalmedical

    The reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth.

    ruСрыгивание

    • The baby's regurgitation after feeding is normal.
    • Regurgitation can be a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
    • He experienced sudden regurgitation after eating spoiled food.

    Synonymsdisgorgementemesispukingupchuckvomiting

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  • regurgitations' possessive plural form
  • regurgitation's possessive singular form
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