acid reflux

[as-id ree-fluhks]

noun

Pathology.

1. a chronic condition in which acid from the stomach flows back into the lower esophagus, causing pain or tissue damage.

acid reflux

noun

1. the regurgitation of stomach acid into the oesophagus, causing heartburn

acid reflux

1. See heartburn

Word History and Origins

Origin of acid reflux¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

Cowell deemed this acid reflux extravaganza to be “small.”

From Salon

Mr Knight, who received the charge in 2023, told the BBC he had undergone stomach surgery a few weeks prior to the incident and had been told by doctors that complications such as acid reflux or vomiting could have serious consequences.

From BBC

The study also suggested some cases of tooth wear were related to gastric acids, with dental screenings revealing patterns similar to those from acid reflux and even in eating disorders like bulimia.

From BBC

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

That includes the vast majority of people with acid reflux.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• indigestion