Gastroesophageal reflux

Noun

Definitionen

1.NounThe reflux of gastric juices into the esophagus.

2.NounEllipsis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (“chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux in the esophagus”).

3.NounSynonym of heartburn: pain from influx of gastric juices into the esophagus.

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