Meaning
acid reflux, reflux
- the backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus
- the backward flow of a liquid or tide
In a sentence
Soffro spesso di reflusso dopo aver mangiato cibi troppo speziati.
I often suffer from acid reflux after eating overly spicy foods.
Il medico gli ha prescritto delle compresse contro il reflusso gastrico.
The doctor prescribed him tablets for acid reflux.
Questo tipo di tè non peggiora i sintomi del reflusso.
This type of tea does not worsen reflux symptoms.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| reflusso | masculine · singular |
| reflussi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In medical contexts, it frequently appears as 'reflusso gastroesofageo' (gastroesophageal reflux).