GASTRO ESOPHAGEAL REFLUX
\ɡˈastɹə͡ʊ ɪsˈɒfəd͡ʒˌi͡əl ɹˈiːflʌks], \ɡˈastɹəʊ ɪsˈɒfədʒˌiəl ɹˈiːflʌks], \ɡ_ˈa_s_t_ɹ_əʊ ɪ_s_ˈɒ_f_ə_dʒ_ˌiə_l ɹ_ˈiː_f_l_ʌ_k_s]\
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Reflux of gastric juice and/or duodenal contents (bile acids, pancreatic juice) into the distal esophagus, commonly due to incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter. Gastric regurgitation is an extension of this process with entry of fluid into the pharynx or mouth.
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