Id http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CCTO_000493
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CCTO_000493
Preferred Name

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Definitions
A disorder characterized by reflux of the gastric and/or duodenal contents into the distal esophagus. It is chronic in nature and usually caused by incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter, and may result in injury to the esophageal mucosal. Symptoms include heartburn and acid indigestion OR A chronic disorder characterized by reflux of the gastric and/or duodenal contents into the distal esophagus. It is usually caused by incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter. Symptoms include heartburn and acid indigestion. It may cause injury to the esophageal mucosa.
Synonyms
GERD
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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