Noun: esophageal reflux
Usage: N. Amer (elsewhere: oesophageal reflux)
Usage: N. Amer (elsewhere: oesophageal reflux)
- Reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus
"His chronic heartburn was caused by esophageal reflux";
- gastroesophageal reflux, oesophageal reflux [Brit]
Derived forms: esophageal refluxes
Type of: reflux
Encyclopedia: Esophageal reflux