Definition of Esophageal reflux

1. Noun. Reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus.

Exact synonyms: Gastroesophageal Reflux, Oesophageal Reflux
Generic synonyms: Reflux

Lexicographical Neighbors of Esophageal Reflux

esmolol
esne
esnecies
esnecy
esnes
esocidae
esodeviation
esodic
esodic nerve
esoethmoiditis
esogastritis
esomeprazole
esophagal
esophageal
esophageal cancer
esophageal reflux (current term)
esophageal smear
esophageal ulcer
esophageal veins
esophagean
esophagectomies
esophagectomy
esophagi
esophagic
esophagical
esophagitides
esophagitis
esophagogastric junction
esophagogastroduodenal
esophagogastroduodenoscopies

Literary usage of Esophageal reflux

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Digestive Diseases of the U. S.: Epidemiology and Impact edited by James E. Everhart (1994)
"6 Barrett's esophagus is associated with esophageal reflux, but esophageal reflux in the absence of Barrett's esophagus is not associated with esophageal ..."

2. Va and Defense Health Care: Evolving Health Care Systems Require Rethinking edited by Ann Calvaresi-Barr, Karyn Papineau (2000)
"... esophageal reflux) Miscellaneous (H2 receptor antagonists) (ulcers, esophageal reflux) Hormones and synthetic substitutes Novolin® (human ..."

3. Health Consequences of Smoking: Nicotine Addiction a Report of the Surgeon by C. Everett Koop, M.D., DIANE Publishing Company (1988)
"... gum for patients with ulcer disease or symptoms of esophageal reflux. Summary and Conclusions 1. At high exposure levels, nicotine is a potent and ..."

4. The Status of Efforts to Identify Persian Gulf War Syndrome edited by Christopher Shays (1999)
"Another endoscopy for Taryn revealed continued esophagitis, gastritis and gastro-esophageal reflux disease. She is currently being treated with Pepcid and ..."

5. Asbestos: Selected Cancers by Institute of Medicine (U. S.) (2006)
"Factors known to increase the risk of adeno- carcinoma include chronic esophageal reflux (regurgitation of stomach acid and bile through the lower ..."

6. Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"... The relationship of asthma to gastro- esophageal reflux remains a matter of debate, although it is nearly three times as prevalent in both children and ..."

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