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social science subjects > health and social care > lifestyle medicine and health > chronic disease, disease prevention, and lifestyle behaviors > gastroesophageal reflux disease
social science subjects > health and social care > health sciences > internal medicine > gastroesophageal reflux disease
social science subjects > health and social care > lifestyle medicine and health > internal medicine > gastroesophageal reflux disease
... > social science subjects > health and social care > medical science > medicine > internal medicine > gastroesophageal reflux disease
... > other subjects > natural sciences > life sciences > medical science > medicine > internal medicine > gastroesophageal reflux disease

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gastroesophageal reflux disease  

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  • Gastroesophageal reflux refers to the backward movement of stomach acid into the esophagus. When the reflux causes mucosal damage or physical symptoms, it is referred to as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). [Source: Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine & Health; Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease]

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