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Gastroesophageal reflux - Glossary Entry
Synonym(s)
acid reflux
esophageal Reflux
gastroesophageal reflux disease
GERD
Definition(s)
Backward flow of the gastric contents into the esophagus resulting from improper functioning of a sphincter at the lower end of the esophagus.
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Published: October 18, 2004
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