acid reflux

[ as-id ree-fluhks ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. a chronic condition in which acid from the stomach flows back into the lower esophagus, causing pain or tissue damage.

acid reflux

noun

1. the regurgitation of stomach acid into the oesophagus, causing heartburn

acid reflux

1. See heartburn

Word History and Origins

Origin of acid reflux¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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

That includes the vast majority of people with acid reflux.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Science Daily

People with acid reflux may experience heartburn and ulcers.

From Science Daily

People with frequent acid reflux may develop gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, which can lead to cancer of the esophagus.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• indigestion