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gastroesophageal reflux disease


gastroesophageal reflux disease

noun

Definition of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE

: a highly variable chronic condition that is characterized by periodic episodes of gastroesophageal reflux usually accompanied by heartburn and that may result in histopathologic changes in the esophagus—abbreviation GERD

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