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Gastric Reflux

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

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GASTRIC REFLUX

ELLA COLBERT
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DICTIONARY DEFINITION
A backflow of the contents of the stomach into the esophagus, caused by relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter.

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EASIER DEFINITION
When acid from the stomach comes back into the lower esophagus and causes a burning sensation.

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GASTRIC REFLUX ROOTS

  • Gastr: stomach
  • Re: again
  • Flux: flow
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ETYMOLOGY

  • Gastro- (greek:stomach)
  • Reflux flowing back (latin: re back, again)
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Ella Colbert