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acid reflux
[ as-id ree-fluhks ]
noun
Pathology.
- a chronic condition in which acid from the stomach flows back into the lower esophagus, causing pain or tissue damage.
acid reflux
noun
- the regurgitation of stomach acid into the oesophagus, causing heartburn
acid reflux
- See heartburn
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of acid reflux1
First recorded in 1955–60
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The cells there aren’t built to withstand exposure to stomach acid, so in people with chronic acid reflux, they sometimes adapt by becoming more like intestinal tissue.
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That includes the vast majority of people with acid reflux.
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Acid reflux is when stomach acid flows into the esophagus, usually after a meal or when lying down.
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People with acid reflux may experience heartburn and ulcers.
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People with frequent acid reflux may develop gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, which can lead to cancer of the esophagus.
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