reflux

[ ree-fluhks ]

noun

1. a flowing back; ebb.

reflux

/ ˈriːflʌks /

verb

1. chem to boil or be boiled in a vessel attached to a condenser, so that the vapour condenses and flows back into the vessel

noun

1. chem
   1. an act of refluxing
   2. ( as modifier )

      a reflux condenser

2. the act or an instance of flowing back; ebb

Word History and Origins

Origin of reflux¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Medieval Latin word refluxus. See re-, flux

Word History and Origins

Origin of reflux¹

C15: from Medieval Latin refluxus , from Latin refluere to flow back

Example Sentences

Beth said Riley later recovered, but at six months old, tests discovered his left kidney was scarred, his right had reflux and there were also issues with his bladder.

From BBC

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.

From Los Angeles Times

Stormi has had to be readmitted to hospital twice since her birth four weeks ago with an eye infection and reflux.

From BBC

Acid reflux is when stomach acid flows into the esophagus, usually after a meal or when lying down.

From Science Daily

Tomatoes have a high acid content, which can trigger heartburn or reflux.

From Seattle Times