reflux
pronunciation
How to pronounce reflux in British English:
UK ['ri:flʌks]
How to pronounce reflux in American English:
US ['riˌflʌks]
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- Noun:
- an abnormal backward flow of body fluids
- the outward flow of the tide
Word Origin
- reflux (n.)
- early 15c., "a flowing back (of the sea, etc.)," from Medieval Latin refluxus, from Latin re- "back, again" (see re-) + fluxus "a flowing" (see flux). Digestive sense is recorded from 1937.
Example
- 1. Acidic and spicy foods can cause reflux , heartburn , and other symptoms that interrupt sleep .
- 2. Ihave no major health problems and only suffer from acid reflux , which means I can 't drink juices or eat grapefruit .
- 3. Not only could it help prevent extra weight gain , it can also lower the risk of gastroesophageal reflux and other digestive problems that may compound sleep problems .
- 4. Rates of oesophageal cancer have gone up by more than a half since the 70s and this is thought to be linked to rising rates of obesity , alcohol intake and reflux disease so finding ways to prevent this disease is important too .
- 5. However , many people are out of step with these natural rhythms and the result is heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux , which occurs when acid escapes from the stomach and travels back into the esophagus or mouth .