reflux
1 of 2noun
re·flux ˈrē-ˌfləks 
1
a
: a flowing back
b
: gastroesophageal reflux
2
: a process of refluxing or condition of being refluxed
reflux
2 of 2verb
re·flux ri-ˈfləks
ˈrē-ˌfləks
refluxed; refluxing; refluxes
transitive verb
: to cause to flow back or return
especially : to heat such that the vapors formed condense and return to be heated again
intransitive verb
: to flow back
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 7 Sep. 2022 Going to bed full is not only uncomfortable, but might also trigger acid reflux and disturb sleep. Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 21 June 2022 And jotting everything down for posterity is a writer (Makis Papadimitriou) who’s having a hard time concentrating on the task at hand, what with his intense acid reflux and some highly gaseous medical issues…. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2022 Adjustable bases can be an expensive investment but offer incredible personalized comfort, especially for older users or those who suffer from acid reflux. Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 4 Aug. 2022 Laryngopharyngeal reflux is when stomach acid comes all the way up the esophagus into the pharynx. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 15 July 2022 To tap that demand for medical services, last year TMC opened two clinics, one for gastric and reflux and another for heart palpitations, which brought the total number of outpatient specialty clinics to 154. Danielle Keeton-olsen, Forbes, 5 July 2022 This can make the beverage an alternative for those with acid reflux or indigestion issues. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 29 June 2022 Binging can cause weight fluctuations, or gastrointestinal issues, such as cramps or acid reflux. Stephanie H. Murray, The Week, 7 June 2022 Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 31 Dec. 2019 See More
Noun
That could lead to gastric reflux, a situation where stomach acid repeatedly backwashes into your esophagus. Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 7 Sep. 2022 Going to bed full is not only uncomfortable, but might also trigger acid reflux and disturb sleep. Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 21 June 2022 And jotting everything down for posterity is a writer (Makis Papadimitriou) who’s having a hard time concentrating on the task at hand, what with his intense acid reflux and some highly gaseous medical issues…. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2022 Adjustable bases can be an expensive investment but offer incredible personalized comfort, especially for older users or those who suffer from acid reflux. Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 4 Aug. 2022 Laryngopharyngeal reflux is when stomach acid comes all the way up the esophagus into the pharynx. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 15 July 2022 To tap that demand for medical services, last year TMC opened two clinics, one for gastric and reflux and another for heart palpitations, which brought the total number of outpatient specialty clinics to 154. Danielle Keeton-olsen, Forbes, 5 July 2022 This can make the beverage an alternative for those with acid reflux or indigestion issues. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 29 June 2022 Binging can cause weight fluctuations, or gastrointestinal issues, such as cramps or acid reflux. Stephanie H. Murray, The Week, 7 June 2022 Verb
On recalling Zantac What to do for the fizzle and roilWhen refluxing guts sour and spoil? Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 31 Dec. 2019 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Medieval Latin refluxus, from Latin re- + fluxus flow — more at flux
First Known Use
Noun
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
1926, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
Phrases Containing reflux
Medical Definition
reflux 1 of 3
noun
re·flux ˈrē-ˌfləks
1
a
: a flowing back : regurgitation
reflux of gastric acid
mitral valve reflux
b
: gastroesophageal reflux
2
: a process of refluxing or condition of being refluxed
the sample was hydrolyzed … under reflux for 24 hours T. Y. Ho et al.
T. Y. Ho et al.reflux
2 of 3adjective
: of, relating to, involving, or caused by reflux
reflux esophagitis
reflux
3 of 3transitive verb
: to cause to flow back or return
especially : to heat (as under a reflux condenser) so that the vapors formed condense to a liquid that flows back to be heated again
intransitive verb
: to flow back
damage to the esophageal mucous membrane when gastric acid refluxed into the esophagus
reflux
noun
as in flow
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- flow
- ebb
- outflow
- reflow
- drain
- flight
- emission
- emigration
- exodus
- gush
- stampede
- rush
- emanation
- outpouring
- effluence
- diaspora
- discharge
- outpour
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- flux
- inflow
- influx
- overflow
- flood
- inrush
- inundation
- torrent
- tide
- stream
- river
- deluge
- spate
- force-quit
- force-quits
- force-quitting
- force/ram/shove (something) down someone's throat
- forceable
- forceably
- forced
- forced draft
- forced labor
- forced landing
- forced march
- forced on
- forced oscillation
- forced perspective
- forced saving
- forced upon
- forced ventilation
- forced vibration
- forcedly
- forceful
- forcefully
- forcefulness
- ichthyses
- ichu
- ichu grass