esophageal reflux
- noun
- /ˌiːsəˈfɑːdʒiəl ˈriːflʌks/
- Specialized
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reflujo esofágico
- But if some of those esophageal reflux events reached the pharyngeal probe, the patient would be diagnosed as having LPR—that is, reflux into the pharynx.
- gastro-esophageal reflux
- esophageal reflux event
- oesophageal reflux disease
Examples
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In other words, the esophageal exposure times were in the normal range, but some esophageal reflux reached the pharynx.
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Proximal esophageal reflux does not necessarily correlate with LPR.
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At 9:28 p.m., another esophageal reflux event takes place, but there is no pharyngeal event.
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But in the situation described above, the percentage of time of esophageal acid exposure and/or the total number of esophageal reflux events fell within the normal range.
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True pharyngeal reflux events are characterized by a precipitous drop in pH immediately following an esophageal reflux event.
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Esophageal reflux is a complex entity that requires an expert and sophisticated evaluation in order to establish an accurate diagnosis, so any association between GERD and WTC cough is open to question.
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Abnormal esophageal reflux by pH monitoring does not imply LPR; conversely, normal esophageal reflux by pH monitoring does not rule it out.
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Many people experience heartburn as a result of esophageal reflux after meals.
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If you frequently have a burning sensation in your chest, you might be suffering from esophageal reflux.
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Doctors often recommend lifestyle changes to manage esophageal reflux symptoms effectively.
Synonyms
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5.9
Stomach acid or food moves back into the throat and chest
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Stomach contents flow back into the food pipe causing heartburn
How Severe
- Specialized
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2.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is fully compositional: 'esophageal' specifies the anatomical location (the esophagus) and 'reflux' names the backward flow, so together they directly denote backward flow into the esophagus. Although medical, the parts combine in a predictable way and many languages use similar compound logic, so a learner who knows both constituents will understand the meaning.
Etymology
Esophageal reflux gives a simple picture: esophageal is the food tube and reflux means 'to flow back', like water running the wrong way. So the name describes stomach juices moving up into the tube and causing 'heartburn' or discomfort.