gastroesophageal reflux disease

noun

: a chronic condition that is characterized by frequent episodes of acid reflux usually accompanied by heartburn and often by irritation or inflammation of the esophageal epithelium : gerd
Heartburn two or more times weekly may be caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. See a doctor if you have heartburn too often.Fred Cicetti
gastroesophageal reflux disease … was coined to describe any symptomatic condition or histopathologic alteration resulting from episodes of gastroesophageal reflux.Peter J. Kahrilas

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gastroesophageal reflux disease was in 1975

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Cite this Entry

“Gastroesophageal reflux disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastroesophageal%20reflux%20disease. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

gastroesophageal reflux disease

noun
: a chronic condition that is characterized by frequent episodes of acid reflux usually accompanied by heartburn and often by irritation or inflammation of the esophageal epithelium and that when untreated may sometimes progress to difficulty in swallowing, esophageal strictures or ulcers, Barrett's esophagus, or adenocarcinoma : gerd
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