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Esophageal Reflux (ee-SOF-uh-jee-al REE-flux) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Esophageal Reflux (ee-SOF-uh-jee-al REE-flux)? The backward flow of stomach acid contents into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach). Also called gastroesophageal reflux or gastric reflux.

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