gastroesophageal reflux disease
noun
: a chronic condition that is characterized by frequent episodes of acid reflux usually accompanied by heartburn and often by irritation or inflammation of the esophageal epithelium : gerd
Heartburn two or more times weekly may be caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. See a doctor if you have heartburn too often.—Fred Cicetti
… gastroesophageal reflux disease … was coined to describe any symptomatic condition or histopathologic alteration resulting from episodes of gastroesophageal reflux.—Peter J. Kahrilas
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