gastroesophageal reflux

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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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