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Gastroesophageal reflux

noun

Word Frequency: 0.5

Definitions

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.nounA burning pain in the chest that is caused by stomach acid entering the gullet.

Synonyms

GERD GOERD GORD GŒRD acid reflux cardialgia gastro-esophageal reflux disease gastro-oesophageal reflux disease gastro-œsophageal reflux disease gastroesophageal reflux disease gastrooesophageal reflux disease gastroœsophageal reflux disease

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