Related Definitions, Terms and Acronyms:- Oesophagitis - chiefly British variant for esophagitis (inflammation of the esophagus).
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease ICD-9 code - 530.81.
- Heartburn - a burning sensation, usually centered in the middle of the chest near the sternum (breastbone), caused by the reflux of acidic stomach fluids that enter the lower end of the esophagus.
- GERD or G.E.R.D. - Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease ICD-10 code - K21.
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