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gastroesophageal reflux
noun
: backward flow of the acidic contents of the stomach into the esophagus that is due to malfunctioning of a sphincter at the lower end of the esophagus and that results especially in heartburn : acid reflux see also gastroesophageal reflux disease
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What’s more, boosting your gut motility and moving the food out quickly can also help with heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), says Dr. Ganjhu—there’s simply less time for the digestive acids to do their thing.
—Lizzy Briskin, SELF, 29 Mar. 2024
Here are some conditions for which magnesium may be particularly beneficial during pregnancy:
Gastrointestinal (GI) issues: Heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in pregnancy can be common.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 24 Feb. 2024
However, Mount Sinai advises individuals with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or a hiatal hernia to avoid peppermint tea.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024
Having symptoms two or more times per week may be a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).1 GERD is a digestive disorder in which your esophagus does not close correctly.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 15 Feb. 2024
Asthma, upper airway cough syndrome (known as postnasal drip), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), respiratory infections, and even allergies can cause a cough to persist.
—Syeda Khaula Saad, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2024
This week in 2000, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved use of the da Vinci robot surgical system for gallbladder, gastroesophageal reflux and gynecologic procedures.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2022
At the time, Biden was said to be under treatment for four different conditions: non-valvular atrial fibrillation -- a type of irregular heart rhythm, hyperlipidemia -- higher concentrations of fats or lipids in the blood, gastroesophageal reflux and seasonal allergies.
—Molly Nagle, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2021
Researchers also suspect that in a minority of people, bad breath is triggered by a GI disorder like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
—Maria Masters, Health, 21 Aug. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1959, in the meaning defined above
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“Gastroesophageal reflux.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastroesophageal%20reflux. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.
Medical Definition
gastroesophageal reflux
noun
: backward flow of the acidic contents of the stomach into the esophagus that is due to malfunctioning of a sphincter at the lower end of the esophagus and that results especially in heartburn : acid reflux
—abbreviation GER
see also gastroesophageal reflux disease
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