acid reflux

noun — 2 senses

acid reflux

noun

1

Usually Reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus.

Further, in cases of hiatus hernia acid reflux was found both with and without esophagitis.1954, Annals of internal medicine, volume 41, page 561:

2

Usually Heartburn, especially recurring or chronic heartburn.

Heartburn and acid reflux are the next commonest symptoms.1965, Clinical surgery, volume 5, page 374:

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