noun
reflux
REE-fluhks
noun
1
A backward flow, especially of stomach acid up into the throat.
"Spicy food often triggers his acid reflux."
"Reflux can cause a burning sensation in the chest."
How to Use Reflux
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA flowing-back, most commonly used for stomach acid rising up the esophagus.
Common pairings
acid reflux
reflux symptoms
Word Forms
refluxed past tense, refluxes plural, refluxes singular
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