upset stomach

/əpˈsɛt ˈstʌmək/
/əpˈsɛt ˈstʌmək/
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Other forms: upset stomachs

Definitions of upset stomach
  1. noun
    a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea
    synonyms: agita, dyspepsia, indigestion, stomach upset
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    symptom
    (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
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