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GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus
Synonyms:
esophageal reflux; gastroesophageal reflux; oesophageal reflux
Classified under:
Nouns denoting stable states of affairs
Hypernyms ("gastroesophageal reflux" is a kind of...):
reflux (an abnormal backward flow of body fluids)
Context examples:
The most common problem with the esophagus is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
(Esophagus Disorders, NIH)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) happens when a muscle at the end of your esophagus does not close properly.
(GERD, NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
A chronic cough may be caused by allergies, sinus infections, asthma, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or other conditions.
(Chronic cough, NCI Dictionary)
Causes include gastritis, gastric ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease, pancreatic disease, and gallbladder disease.
(Dyspepsia, NCI Thesaurus)
Causes of chronic cough include: • Chronic bronchitis • Asthma • Allergies • COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) • GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) • Smoking • Throat disorders, such as croup in young children • Some medicines
(Cough, NIH)
