Gerd
[ gaird ]
/ gɛərd /
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noun Scandinavian Mythology.
the daughter of a giant and the consort of Frey, who wooed her through his servant Skirnir.
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Also Ger·da [gair-duh]. /ˈgɛər də/.
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Origin of GERD
First recorded in 1985–90
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Medical definitions for Gerd
GERD
abbr.
gastroesophageal reflux disease
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