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What is the painful burning sensation in the chest, usually caused by acidic chyme flowing back into the oesophagus, called?

Correct answer C. Pyrosis

Explanation

Pyrosis, or heartburn, occurs when stomach acid refluxes past the cardiac sphincter and irritates the oesophageal lining.

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