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gastroesophageal reflux disease
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gastroesophageal reflux disease
n. Abbr. GERD
A chronic condition in which the lower esophageal sphincter allows gastric acids to reflux into the esophagus, causing heartburn, acid indigestion, and possible injury to the esophageal lining.
gastroesophageal reflux disease  (gstr--sf-jl)
A condition in which relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter allows gastric acids to move up into the esophagus, causing heartburn, dyspepsia, and possible injury to the mucous membranes lining the esophagus.
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Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and chronic constipation remain common symptom-based disorders in the community and, while traditional therapies are effective in some, a sizable number of patients prove refractory.
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Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease - or Gord - is the general term to describe the condition of reflux, which can cause indigestion, heartburn, nausea and oesophagitis - an inflammation of the oesophagus lining.
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