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Definitions of gastroesophageal reflux
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  • heartburn a painful burning sensation in the chest caused by gastroesophageal reflux (backflow from the stomach irritating the esophagus); symptomatic of an ulcer or a diaphragmatic hernia or other disorder
  • esophagitis inflammation of the esophagus; often caused by gastroesophageal reflux
  • oesophagitis inflammation of the esophagus; often caused by gastroesophageal reflux
  • pyrosis a painful burning sensation in the chest caused by gastroesophageal reflux (backflow from the stomach irritating the esophagus); symptomatic of an ulcer or a diaphragmatic hernia or other disorder
  • histamine blocker a medicine used to treat the gastric effects of histamine in cases of peptic ulcers and gastritis and gastroesophageal reflux; works by blocking the effects of histamine on the receptor site known as H2
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