gastroesophageal
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5.7
- adjective
- /ˌɡæstroʊɪˈsɒfəɡəl/
- Specialized
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gastroesofágico
- Gastroesophageal reflux disorder associated with psychosocial stress, personal anxiety, diet, and age-related change is increasing in the United States.
- gastroesophageal reflux
- gastroesophageal reflux disease
- gastroesophageal junction
Examples
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She had also been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease, feeding difficulty, and failure to thrive.
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The patient underwent a laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication and gastrostomy tube placement secondary to aspiration and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
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Used for the diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease?
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His medical history was significant for gastroesophageal reflux and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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The patient was treated for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for several months, but his symptoms did not resolve.
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Endoscopic screening is proposed in all white men over 50 years of age with gastroesophageal reflux symptoms at least twice per week for more than 5 years.
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Gastroesophageal reflux occurs with a much higher frequency during pregnancy, and it is most prevalent during the third trimester.
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If there is evidence of allergy, immunodeficiency, or gastroesophageal reflux, adjunctive therapy should be directed at controlling these conditions.
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Your doctor probably means that your child has a mild case of gastroesophageal reflux.
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Recurring heartburn may also be a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Compounds
- Specialized
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4.5
Stomach contents flow back into the food pipe causing heartburn
Surface Forms
Morphology
gastroesophageal = esophageal (transparent) = gastro + esophag + eal
The prefix 'gastro-' clearly indicates relation to the stomach, and 'esophageal' relates to the esophagus, making the combination straightforward.
Etymology
Gastroesophageal comes from two parts: gastro- meaning 'stomach' and esophageal meaning 'food pipe'. So, gastroesophageal describes something that involves both the stomach and the food pipe, which is why doctors use it for problems where stomach material moves up into the esophagus.