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acid reflux

American  
[as-id ree-fluhks] / ˈæs ɪd ˈri flʌks /

noun

Pathology.
  1. a chronic condition in which acid from the stomach flows back into the lower esophagus, causing pain or tissue damage.


acid reflux British  

noun

  1. the regurgitation of stomach acid into the oesophagus, causing heartburn

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acid reflux Scientific  
  1. See heartburn


Etymology

Origin of acid reflux

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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"Maybe there's a bit more acid reflux and arthritis," he joked.

From BBC

By his final year on the job, his doctor told him he was dealing with prediabetes, fatty liver disease, metabolic syndrome, sleep apnea, acid reflux, and obesity.

From Salon

On Reddit, they are trading tips about how to handle the regimen, whether that’s setting an early alarm, taking the pill, and going back to bed for 30 minutes, or asking how to relieve acid reflux from the pill if they do go back to bed.

From MarketWatch

On Reddit, they are trading tips about how to handle the regimen, whether that’s setting an early alarm, taking the pill, and going back to bed for 30 minutes, or asking how to relieve acid reflux from the pill if they do go back to bed.

From MarketWatch

Vocal cord injuries are particularly common among older adults, especially those who experience acid reflux or smoke.

From Science Daily