acid reflux

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: gastroesophageal reflux Acid reflux, which causes both occasional heartburn and ongoing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), has become a major health concern as Americans grow fatter.— Jennifer Huget, The Washington Post, 4 Nov. 2008

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