gastroesophageal reflux disease

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD; or GORD when spelling œsophageal, the BrE form) is defined as chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux in the esophagus. This is commonly due to transient or permanent changes in the barrier between the esophagus and the stomach. This can be due to incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), transient LES relaxation, impaired expulsion of gastric reflux from the esophagus, or a hiatal hernia.
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Gastroesophageal reflux disease n. Abbr. GERD A chronic condition caused by gastroesophageal reflux, characterized by heartburn, acid indigestion, [more]Gastroesophageal reflux disease - Community and Resources


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