Regurgitation

Pronunciation: /ˈɹɛɡˈɝˈɡɪtˈætˈaɪˌɑn/

Regurgitation (noun)

  1. When partly swallowed food comes back up from the stomach into the mouth.
  2. The return of fluid from the stomach or throat to the mouth, often without strong vomiting.
  3. In some animals, bringing swallowed food back up to chew again.

Examples

  • The meal came back into her mouth as regurgitation.
  • Regurgitation happens when food comes back after swallowing.