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gastroesophageal reflux

The correct spelling is gastroesophageal reflux.

How to pronounce gastroesophageal reflux

noun

Say it like: Gas-troe-sof-ajee-l r-efl-ux

The correct spelling is gastroesophageal reflux. The reflux of gastric juices into the esophagus

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.The reflux of gastric juices into the esophagus
  2. 2.Ellipsis of gastroesophageal reflux disease Chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux in the esophagus.
  3. 3.A burning pain in the chest that is caused by stomach acid entering the gullet.

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