Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Pertaining both to the stomach and to the esophagus: as, gastro-esophageal ganglia.
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Examples
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Antacids, histamine-2 receptor antagonists (H2 blockers) and proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are commonly prescribed for treating heartburn, gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peptic ulcers.
Hyla Cass, M.D.: Is Your Medication Robbing You of Nutrients Part 2: Getting Specific M.D. Hyla Cass 2010
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It is done to evaluate your child for gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), a common finding in young children.
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A Milk Scan is a test that can determine if your child has gastro-esophageal reflux.
Milk Scan 2010
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Occasional heartburn becomes "gastro-esophageal reflux disease" or GERD.
Dr. Andrew Weil: Disease Mongering: Good For Big Pharma, Bad For You 2010
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Occasional heartburn becomes "gastro-esophageal reflux disease" or GERD.
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Occasional heartburn becomes "gastro-esophageal reflux disease" or GERD.
Dr. Andrew Weil: Disease Mongering: Good For Big Pharma, Bad For You Dr. Andrew Weil 2010
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Antacids, histamine-2 receptor antagonists (H2 blockers) and proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are commonly prescribed for treating heartburn, gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peptic ulcers.
Hyla Cass, M.D.: Is Your Medication Robbing You of Nutrients Part 2: Getting Specific M.D. Hyla Cass 2010
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Such problematic heartburn is often caused by a condition called gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD for short).
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But if you don\'t have those classic symptoms you may still have acid bubbling up from the stomach into the esophagus, a condition called \ "gastro-esophageal reflux disease\" (GERD).
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But if you don't have those classic symptoms you may still have acid bubbling up from the stomach into the esophagus, a condition called "gastro-esophageal reflux disease" (GERD).
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