gastroesophageal reflux

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  • gastro-esophageal reflux, gastro-œsophageal reflux, gastro-oesophageal reflux, gastrooesophageal reflux, gastroœsophageal reflux

Noun

gastroesophageal reflux (uncountable)

  1. The reflux of gastric juices into the esophagus.
    Synonyms: gastric reflux, acid reflux
  2. (loosely) 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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