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Definition of Gastroesophageal reflux
1. Noun. Reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus.
Definition of Gastroesophageal reflux
1. Noun. (pathology) Chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux in the esophagus. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Gastroesophageal reflux
1. The return of stomach contents back up into the oesophagus This frequently causes heartburn because of irritation of the oesophagus by stomach acid. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can lead to scarring and stricture of the oesophagus, requiring stretching (dilating) of the oesophagus. 10% of patients with GERD develop Barrett's oesophagus which increases the risk of cancer of the oesophagus. 80% of patients with GERD also have a hiatal hernia. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Gastroesophageal Reflux
Literary usage of Gastroesophageal reflux
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"Most patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease can be managed by reassurance
and simple life-style adjustments alone. The therapy for those with chronic ..."
2. Digestive Diseases of the U. S.: Epidemiology and Impact edited by James E. Everhart (1994)
"Third, until recently, the term hiatal hernia has been used synonymously with
gastroesophageal reflux disease. Its use is still common in the surgical ..."
3. Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"gastroesophageal reflux The relationship of increased asthma symptoms, particularly
at night, to gastroesophageal reflux remains an issue of debate, ..."
4. Health Consequences of Smoking: Nicotine Addiction a Report of the Surgeon by C. Everett Koop, M.D., DIANE Publishing Company (1988)
"... Csendes 1976), resulting in gastroesophageal reflux and duodeno- gastric
reflux, respectively. The former may result in reflux symptoms (heartburn) ..."
5. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"Most patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease can be managed by reassurance
and simple life-style adjustments alone. The therapy for those with chronic ..."
6. Digestive Diseases of the U. S.: Epidemiology and Impact edited by James E. Everhart (1994)
"Third, until recently, the term hiatal hernia has been used synonymously with
gastroesophageal reflux disease. Its use is still common in the surgical ..."
7. Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"gastroesophageal reflux The relationship of increased asthma symptoms, particularly
at night, to gastroesophageal reflux remains an issue of debate, ..."
8. Health Consequences of Smoking: Nicotine Addiction a Report of the Surgeon by C. Everett Koop, M.D., DIANE Publishing Company (1988)
"... Csendes 1976), resulting in gastroesophageal reflux and duodeno- gastric
reflux, respectively. The former may result in reflux symptoms (heartburn) ..."
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