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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It is often associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), as 5-15% of people with GERD develop Barrett's esophagus.
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 7 Mar. 2025
Some research has linked eating meat with a greater likelihood of experiencing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms like heartburn.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 24 Feb. 2025
More than 24,900 responders and nearly 5,200 survivors have reported gastroesophageal reflux disease, an issue affecting the stomach lining.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
Other illnesses first responders suffered include Mesothelioma, musculoskeletal disorders, chronic rhinosinusitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), asthma, sleep apnea, other cancers, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic respiratory disease.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2025
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 7 Mar. 2025
Some research has linked eating meat with a greater likelihood of experiencing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms like heartburn.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 24 Feb. 2025
More than 24,900 responders and nearly 5,200 survivors have reported gastroesophageal reflux disease, an issue affecting the stomach lining.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
Other illnesses first responders suffered include Mesothelioma, musculoskeletal disorders, chronic rhinosinusitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), asthma, sleep apnea, other cancers, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic respiratory disease.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Gastroesophageal reflux.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastroesophageal%20reflux. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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