gastroesophageal reflux
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#English|heartburn Pain from influx of gastric juices into the esophagus
Synonyms
  • acid reflux
  • gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • gastro-esophageal reflux disease
  • gastro-œsophageal reflux disease
  • gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
  • gastrooesophageal reflux disease
  • gastroœsophageal reflux disease
  • GERD
  • GORD
  • GŒRD
  • GOERD
  • heartburn
  • cardialgia
  • pyrosis
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