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acid reflux
[ as-id ree-fluhks ]
noun
- a chronic condition in which acid from the stomach flows back into the lower esophagus, causing pain or tissue damage.
acid reflux
noun
- the regurgitation of stomach acid into the oesophagus, causing heartburn
acid reflux
- See heartburn
Word History and Origins
Origin of acid reflux1
Example Sentences
Mr Knight, who received the charge in 2023, told the BBC he had undergone stomach surgery a few weeks prior to the incident and had been told by doctors that complications such as acid reflux or vomiting could have serious consequences.
The study also suggested some cases of tooth wear were related to gastric acids, with dental screenings revealing patterns similar to those from acid reflux and even in eating disorders like bulimia.
The cells there aren’t built to withstand exposure to stomach acid, so in people with chronic acid reflux, they sometimes adapt by becoming more like intestinal tissue.
That includes the vast majority of people with acid reflux.
Acid reflux is when stomach acid flows into the esophagus, usually after a meal or when lying down.
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