Reflux esophagitis
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| Reflux esophagitis | |
|---|---|
| Term | Reflux esophagitis |
| Short definition | the backflow of gastric acid from the stomach to the lower esophagus, owing to a defect in the valve that separates them |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
| Comments | |
Reflux esophagitis (definition) the backflow of gastric acid from the stomach to the lower esophagus, owing to a defect in the valve that separates them
==Reflux esophagitis (overview)==