acid reflux
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of acid reflux
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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Go to your doctor and explain your symptoms and don't be put off by acid reflux or anything like that.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Between 40 and 70 percent of patients on these drugs report gastrointestinal adverse effects, like acid reflux, chronic diarrhea, and/or constipation.
From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026
Vocal cord injuries are particularly common among older adults, especially those who experience acid reflux or smoke.
From Science Daily • Jan. 2, 2026
Cowell deemed this acid reflux extravaganza to be “small.”
From Salon • May 31, 2025
The cells there aren’t built to withstand exposure to stomach acid, so in people with chronic acid reflux, they sometimes adapt by becoming more like intestinal tissue.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2024
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