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