- gastric reflux
- The backward flow of stomach acid contents into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach). Also called esophageal reflux or gastroesophageal reflux.
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gastric reflux — /gæstrɪk ˈriflʌks/ (say gastrik reefluks) noun → gastro oesophageal reflux …
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gastro-oesophageal reflux — /ˌgæstroʊ əsɒfədʒiəl ˈriflʌks/ (say .gastroh uhsofuhjeeuhl reefluks) noun a flow of the acidic contents of the stomach back up into the oesophagus, caused by malfunctioning of the oesophageal sphincter. Also, gastric reflux, acid reflux …
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