Reflux

Pronunciation: /riˈflʌks/

Definitions of reflux

noun the backward flow of the contents of the stomach into the esophagus

Example Sentences

A1 My baby has reflux, so we have to be careful with what we feed him.

A2 She experienced reflux after eating spicy food and had to take antacids.

B1 The doctor diagnosed him with acid reflux and prescribed medication to manage it.

B2 Reflux can be a common symptom of GERD, a more serious digestive disorder.

C1 The surgeon recommended a procedure to correct the reflux problem in her esophagus.

C2 Research shows that certain lifestyle changes can help alleviate symptoms of reflux in some patients.

Examples of reflux in a Sentence

formal Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition characterized by reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus.

informal I always get heartburn from reflux after eating spicy foods.

slang My mom calls reflux 'the fire in the belly' because of how uncomfortable it feels.

figurative The constant reflux of negative thoughts was taking a toll on her mental health.

Grammatical Forms of reflux

• past tense: refluxed
• plural: refluxes
• comparative: more reflux
• superlative: most reflux
• present tense: reflux
• future tense: will reflux
• perfect tense: have refluxed
• continuous tense: is refluxing
• singular: reflux
• positive degree: reflux
• infinitive: to reflux
• gerund: refluxing
• participle: refluxed

Origin and Evolution of reflux

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'reflux' originated from the Latin word 'refluxus', which is derived from the prefix 're-' meaning 'back' and the verb 'fluxus' meaning 'flow'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the medical field to describe the backward flow of bodily fluids, the term 'reflux' has evolved to also refer to the backward flow of liquids or gases in various contexts, such as in plumbing or chemistry.