gastroesophageal reflux

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noun
Definitions
  • The reflux of gastric juices into the esophagus
  • (pathology) Chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux in the esophagus.
  • Pain from influx of gastric juices into the esophagus

Etymology

Compound from English gastroesophageal + English reflux.

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English

reflux

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