Phrase Hound found 10 phrases and 7 compound words that contain reflux. The most common are listed below. Open reflux in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 10
- acid refluxReflux of stomach acid into the esophagus.
- gastroesophageal refluxThe reflux of gastric juices into the esophagus.
- reflux condenserA water-cooled, double walled piece of laboratory glassware that is fitted on top of a vessel of boiling liquid such that vapour condenses and flows back into the vessel, preventing the contents from boiling dry.
- gastric refluxSynonym of heartburn: A burning pain in the chest that is caused by stomach acid entering the gullet.
- reflux esophagitisThe inflammation of the esophagus caused by GERD, in which stomach acid damages the lining.
- hepatojugular refluxA non-invasive test used to diagnose congestive heart failure.
- gastric reflux diseaseSynonym of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
- yo-yo refluxThe reflux of urine from one moiety of the kidney down the ureter and up into the other moiety, instead of draining into the bladder.
- reflux condensersplural of reflux condenser: A water-cooled, double walled piece of laboratory glassware that is fitted on top of a vessel of boiling liquid such that vapour condenses and flows back into the vessel, preventing the contents from boiling dry.
- gastric reflux diseasesplural of gastric reflux disease
Compound words 7
- antirefluxPreventing reflux.
- refluxerAn apparatus fitted with a reflux condenser.
- refluxySuffering from reflux of the stomach acid.
- refluxateMaterial that has been subject to reflux, especially stomach acid that has leaked up into the oesophagus.
- refluxogenicThat causes gastric reflux
- refluxersplural of refluxer: An apparatus fitted with a reflux condenser.
- refluxingsplural of refluxing: present participle and gerund of reflux