acid reflux
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of acid reflux
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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Weight-loss surgery and some medicines used for diabetes or acid reflux can also reduce absorption.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 25, 2026
In the UK, all pregnant women can access free NHS dental treatment - hormonal changes as well as things like morning sickness and acid reflux increase the risk of damage to teeth.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
Between 40 and 70 percent of patients on these drugs report gastrointestinal adverse effects, like acid reflux, chronic diarrhea, and/or constipation.
From Slate ● Mar. 22, 2026
By his final year on the job, his doctor told him he was dealing with prediabetes, fatty liver disease, metabolic syndrome, sleep apnea, acid reflux, and obesity.
From Salon ● Feb. 18, 2026
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 ● Sep. 16, 2024
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