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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People with stomach ulcers or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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Laura Schober, Health, 16 Jan. 2026
Those with acid reflux, or chronic acid reflux known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), anxiety, or sleep issues should steer clear, says Gandhi.
—Emma Loewe, Outside, 12 Jan. 2026
About 10% of people with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) will develop Barrett’s esophagus, a condition where the lining of the lower esophagus is replaced with abnormal cells that are more prone to cancer, according to medical experts.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Ivers was discharged from the hospital with a diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease, the Manchester Evening News stated.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 18 Nov. 2025
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Laura Schober, Health, 16 Jan. 2026
Those with acid reflux, or chronic acid reflux known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), anxiety, or sleep issues should steer clear, says Gandhi.
—Emma Loewe, Outside, 12 Jan. 2026
About 10% of people with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) will develop Barrett’s esophagus, a condition where the lining of the lower esophagus is replaced with abnormal cells that are more prone to cancer, according to medical experts.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Ivers was discharged from the hospital with a diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease, the Manchester Evening News stated.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 18 Nov. 2025
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“Gastroesophageal reflux.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastroesophageal%20reflux. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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