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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.


gastroesophageal reflux disease Scientific  
/ găs′trō-ĭ-sŏfə-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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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

For example, if your occasional acid reflux becomes gastroesophageal reflux disease, you may need to avoid certain foods, leave adequate space between dinner and bedtime, and take medication.

From Seattle Times Apr. 18, 2022

When heartburn is frequent or severe, it’s called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.

From Washington Post Nov. 10, 2017

“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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