esophageal reflux

Thân thiện

A patient experiences esophageal reflux after a large meal.

Definition

Noun: - The backward flow of stomach contents into the esophagus: This is a medical condition where the acidic contents of the stomach flow back up into the tube connecting the mouth and stomach (the esophagus). This can cause symptoms like heartburn.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Persistent esophageal reflux can damage the lining of the esophagus.
  • The doctor diagnosed her symptoms as being caused by esophageal reflux.
  • Certain foods are known to trigger episodes of esophageal reflux.

Advanced Usage

• "to suffer from esophageal reflux": to experience the condition.
  • Many people suffer from esophageal reflux, especially after large meals.

Variants and Related Words

• Gastroesophageal reflux (GER): A synonymous term often used interchangeably with "esophageal reflux."
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): A more severe, chronic form of esophageal reflux.
• Reflux (noun): The general act of flowing back; in a medical context, it is often shorthand for esophageal or gastroesophageal reflux.
  • He takes medication for his reflux.

Synonyms

• Acid reflux: A common synonym emphasizing the acidic nature of the stomach contents.
• Heartburn: A symptom of esophageal reflux, often used informally to refer to the condition itself.
• Regurgitation: The act of bringing swallowed food back up; a symptom that can occur with esophageal reflux.

Related Phrases

• Silent reflux: A form of esophageal reflux where the primary symptoms are not heartburn but may include a chronic cough, hoarseness, or a feeling of a lump in the throat (globus sensation).

Học thuật

Noun

1. reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus

Từ đồng nghĩa

• gastroesophageal reflux
• oesophageal reflux