gastroesophageal reflux disease

American  

[gas-troh-uh-sah-fuh-jee-uhl ree-fluhks-di-zeez, gas-troh-ee-suh-faj-ee-uhl] / ˌgæs troʊ əˌsɑ fəˈdʒi əl ˈriˌflʌks dɪˌziz, ˌgæs troʊˌi səˈfædʒ i əl /

noun

1. Pathology. chronic acid reflux.

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gastroesophageal reflux disease Scientific  

/ găs′trō-ĭ-sŏf′ə-jē′əl /

1. A condition in which relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter allows gastric acids to move up into the esophagus, causing heartburn, dyspepsia, and possible injury to the mucous membranes lining the esophagus.

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gastroesophageal reflux disease

They were also associated with several digestive disorders, including gastritis and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026

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

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

“I don’t have another 10 years in me to fight,” said Mr. Carrano, a bomb squad investigator who retired in 2006 after struggling with gastroesophageal reflux disease, asthma and other health problems.

From New York Times ● Aug. 9, 2010

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