gastroesophageal reflux

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English

Etymology

gastroesophageal +‎ reflux

Alternative forms

Noun

gastroesophageal reflux (uncountable)

  1. The reflux of gastric juices into the esophagus
  2. (pathology) Ellipsis of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux in the esophagus.
  3. Synonym of heartburn Pain from influx of gastric juices into the esophagus

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