Gastroesophageal reflux diseaseGERD
Also called Acid reflux
GastroenterologyFamily MedicineImportant
Chronic retrograde flow of gastric acid into the esophagus causing heartburn and potentially progressing to esophagitis or Barrett's esophagus.
Korean
위식도 역류질환(속쓰림)
위산이나 담즙이 식도로 역류하여 점막을 손상시키는 만성 소화기 질환; 가슴 쓰림과 산 역류가 주요 증상.
French
Maladie de reflux gastro-œsophagien(Reflux gastrique)
Affection chronique dans laquelle l'acide gastrique reflue dans l'œsophage, provoquant des brûlures d'estomac ; peut évoluer vers une œsophagite ou un œsophage de Barrett.
Word parts
gastr/oRoot(Greek) Stomachesophag/oRoot(Greek) Esophagus-alSuffix(Latin) Pertaining to