acid reflux
a chronic condition in which acid from the stomach flows back into the lower esophagus, causing pain or tissue damage.
Origin of acid reflux
1- Also called gastric reflux, gastroesophageal reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD .
Words Nearby acid reflux
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How to use acid reflux in a sentence
Running causes a span of digestive issues that range from heartburn and acid reflux to frequent bowel movements.
If you experience acid reflux or heartburn, try to sleep on your left side.
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British Dictionary definitions for acid reflux
the regurgitation of stomach acid into the oesophagus, causing heartburn
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Scientific definitions for acid reflux
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