Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Definition

găstrō-ĭ-sŏfə-jēəl
noun
A chronic condition in which the lower esophageal sphincter allows gastric acids to reflux into the esophagus, causing heartburn, acid indigestion, and possible injury to the esophageal lining.
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Sentence Examples

  • The reflux action of gastroesophageal reflux disease is a function of the weakening of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES).

  • See also Food allergies/sensitivities; Gastroenteritis; Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

  • Acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), occurs when stomach acid leaks back up into the esophagus, causing pain and irritation.

  • It can also increase your risk of developing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and a host of other maladies.

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