gastroesophageal reflux disease

[ gas-troh-i-sof-uh-jee-uh l, ‐ee-suh-faj-ee-uh l, gas- ]
/ ˈgæs troʊ ɪˌsɒf əˈdʒi əl, ‐ˌi səˈfædʒ i əl, ˌgæs- /

noun Pathology.

a chronic condition in which acid from the stomach flows back into the lower esophagus, causing pain or tissue damage.
Also called gastric reflux, gastroesophageal reflux, acid reflux, GERD.

British Dictionary definitions for acid reflux

acid reflux

noun

the regurgitation of stomach acid into the oesophagus, causing heartburn

Scientific definitions for acid reflux (1 of 2)

acid reflux

See heartburn.

Scientific definitions for acid reflux (2 of 2)

gastroesophageal reflux disease
[ găs′trō-ĭ-sŏfə-jē′əl ]

A condition in which relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter allows gastric acids to move up into the esophagus, causing heartburn, dyspepsia, and possible injury to the mucous membranes lining the esophagus.