gastroesophageal reflux
The reflux of gastric juices into the esophagusThe reflux of gastric juices into the esophagus.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)The reflux of gastric juices into the esophagus.
reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus
(uncountable)Synonym of heartburn: pain from influx of gastric juices into the esophagus.
Translations
3 languagesSynonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus:esophageal refluxoesophageal reflux
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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