gastroesophageal reflux disease

[gas-troh-i-sof-uh-jee-uhl, ‐ee-suh-faj-ee-uhl, gas-]

gas·tro·e·soph·a·ge·al re·flux disease

[gas-troh-i-sof-uh-jee-uhl, ‐ee-suh-faj-ee-uhl, gas-]
noun Pathology.
a chronic condition in which acid from the stomach flows back into the lower esophagus, causing pain or tissue damage.
Also called gastroesophageal reflux, acid reflux, GERD.
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease has a plethora of syllables.
So is sesquipedalianism. Does it mean:
given to using long words.
(used as a nonsense word by children to express approval or to represent the longest word in English.)
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gastroesophageal reflux disease   (gās'trō-ĭ-sŏf'ə-jē'əl)  Pronunciation Key 
A condition in which relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter allows gastric acids to move up into the esophagus, causing heartburn, dyspepsia, and possible injury to the mucous membranes lining the esophagus.
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