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June 19, 2013

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Glossary of Terms

The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) article.

Abdomen: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Abdominal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Abnormal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Absorption: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Acid reflux: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Adenocarcinoma: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Adenoids: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Aluminum: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Analysis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Anemia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Angina: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Antagonist: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Antidepressants: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Aspiration: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Asthma: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Asthmatic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Barium: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Barrett's esophagus: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Bicarbonate: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Bile: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Biopsy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Breathing: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Calcium: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cancer: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Capsule: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Catheter: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Chest: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Chest pain: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Chronic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Colon: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Complication: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Connective tissue: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Constipation: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Contraction: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Contrast: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cough: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Diagnosis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Diarrhea: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Dilatation: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Dilate: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Distention: See the definition from MedTerms.com

DNA: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Duodenal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Duodenum: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Ear: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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EGD: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Endoscope: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Endoscopy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

ENT: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Enzyme: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Epiphenomenon: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Esophageal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Esophageal cancer: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Esophagectomy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Esophagitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Esophagram: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Esophagus: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Fetus: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Fundoplication: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Gastric: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Gastroesophageal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Gastroesophageal reflux: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Gastrointestinal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Gastrointestinal tract: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Geiger counter: See the definition from MedTerms.com

GERD: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Heart: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Heartburn: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Helicobacter pylori: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hernia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hiatal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hiatal hernia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Histamine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hoarseness: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Horizontal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Hormone: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Ibuprofen: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Incision: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Indication: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Infection: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Inflammation: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Injure: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Injury: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Intestine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Laparoscopy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Laparotomy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Laryngeal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Larynx: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Laser: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Lumen: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Lungs: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Lymph: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Magnesium: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Microscopic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Middle ear: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Mouth: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Muscle: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Muscular: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Nasal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Nausea: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Neck: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Nerve: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Nose: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Nostril: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pain: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Perfusion: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Peristalsis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pharynx: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Photodynamic therapy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Physiologic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Placebo: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Placebo effect: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pneumonia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pregnancy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Prescription: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Progestin: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Progressive: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Proteins: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pulmonary: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Radioactive: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Rebound: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Receptor: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Recurrence: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Reflex: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Reflux: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Regurgitation: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Saliva: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Scleroderma: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sleep: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Small intestine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sodium: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sore: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sore throat: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Stomach: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Stool: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Stricture: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Substance: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Superficial: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Surgery: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Symptom: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Symptomatic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Taste: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Therapeutic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Therapy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Throat: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Tricyclic antidepressants: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Tubes: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Ulcer: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Ulceration: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Voice box: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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X-ray: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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