Rumination

word

1. Noun

The act or process of ruminating, or chewing the cud; the habit of chewing the cud.

2. Noun

The state of being disposed to ruminate or ponder; deliberate meditation or reflection.

3. Noun

The regurgitation of food from the stomach after it has been swallowed, -- occasionally observed as a morbid phenomenon in man.

4. Noun

regurgitation of small amounts of food; seen in some infants after feeding
Vocabulary classified under Medicine and healthcare
More about this word
Synonyms and related words
Explore this word