Experimental Factor Ontology

Last uploaded: February 17, 2025
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Preferred Name

gastroesophageal reflux disease

Definitions
Retrograde flow of gastric juice (GASTRIC ACID) and/or duodenal contents (BILE ACIDS; PANCREATIC JUICE) into the distal ESOPHAGUS, commonly due to incompetence of the LOWER ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER. 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
gastroesophageal reflux, pediatric
gastroesophageal reflux, paediatric
ger
Gastro-Esophageal Reflux
Reflux, Gastro-oesophageal
acid reflux
Gastro-oesophageal Reflux
Gastro oesophageal Reflux
gastroesophageal reflux disease
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DIS
Gastresophageal reflux
Reflux, Gastroesophageal
Gastroesophageal Reflux
GERD - gastro-esophageal reflux disease
Reflux, Gastro-Esophageal
gastroesophageal reflux
Esophageal Reflux
Gastro Esophageal Reflux
gastro-esophageal reflux
GERD
reflux
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