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Esophagitis, Peptic
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Definition
: INFLAMMATION of the ESOPHAGUS that is caused by the reflux of GASTRIC JUICE with contents of the STOMACH and DUODENUM.
Other names
Esophagitis, Reflux; Reflux Esophagitis; Reflux Esophagitides; Peptic Esophagitis; Peptic Esophagitides; Esophagitides, Reflux; Esophagitides, Peptic