gastroesophageal reflux disease
Americannoun
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Doctors largely agree on a core group of risk factors, including chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease, smoking and carrying extra pounds in the abdomen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2024
People with frequent acid reflux may develop gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, which can lead to cancer of the esophagus.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 24, 2024
The more of these behaviors the nurses adhered to, the lower their risk of developing GERD, the popular acronym for gastroesophageal reflux disease, the most persistent and potentially serious form of acid reflux.
From New York Times ● Aug. 23, 2021
When heartburn is frequent or severe, it’s called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 10, 2017
But they don't fix the underlying problem, called GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 11, 2013
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