regurgitation

• Sustantivo que designa la acción de devolver comida o líquido tragado a la boca, el reflujo de sangre a través de una válvula cardíaca, o la repetición de información sin comprensión profunda.

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.

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1. Medical backflowC1formalmedical

   The backward flow of blood through a defective heart valve.

   Regurgitación valvular

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

   Sinónimosbackflowincompetenceinsufficiencyreflux

2. Rote recallC1formal

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

   repetición memorística

   • 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.

   Sinónimosechoingrecitationrepetition

3. Physical expulsionB2formalmedical

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

   Regurgitación

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdisgorgementemesispukingupchuckvomiting