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Reflux esophagitis
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Reflux esophagitis Irritation of the esophagus because stomach contents flow back into the esophagus.
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Esophagus
The organ that connects the mouth to the stomach. Also called gullet.
Stomach
The organ between the esophagus and the small intestine. The stomach is where digestion of protein begins.
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Reflectance
The fraction of incident light that is reflected toward the eye by an object.
Reflection densitometry
Technique applied to the living eye to study photopigments. Measures the light reflected from the fundus (i.e. not absorbed by any pigments).
Reflex
An automatic, involuntary movement.
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
See 'algodystrophy'.
Refludan
Refludan is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): lepirudin recombinant.
Reflux
A condition that occurs when gastric juices or small amounts of food from the stomach flow back into the esophagus and mouth. Also called regurgitation.
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Reconstructive surgery
Serving to rebuild, restore, or correct the appearance and function of defective, damaged, or misshaped body structures or parts.
Rectal manometry
A test that uses a thin tube and balloon to measure pressure and movements of the rectal and anal sphincter muscles. Usually used to diagnose chronic constipation and fecal incontinence.
Rectal prolapse
A condition in which the rectum slips so that it protrudes from the anus.
Rectocele
Condition in which weakening of the lower vaginal wall causes the rectum to bulge into the vagina.
Reflux
A condition that occurs when gastric juices or small amounts of food from the stomach flow back into the esophagus and mouth. Also called regurgitation.
Reflux esophagitis
Regurgitation
A condition that occurs when gastric juices or small amounts of food from the stomach flow back into the esophagus and mouth. Also called reflux.
Regional enteritis
See Crohn's disease.
Rehabilitation
The return of function after illness or injury, often with the assistance of specialised medical professionals.
Renal
Pertains to kidneys.
Respiratory system
The group of organs responsible for carrying oxygen from the air to the bloodstream and for expelling carbon dioxide.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Esophagus
The organ that connects the mouth to the stomach. Also called gullet.
Stomach
The organ between the esophagus and the small intestine. The stomach is where digestion of protein begins.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Reflectance
The fraction of incident light that is reflected toward the eye by an object.
Reflection densitometry
Technique applied to the living eye to study photopigments. Measures the light reflected from the fundus (i.e. not absorbed by any pigments).
Reflex
An automatic, involuntary movement.
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
See 'algodystrophy'.
Refludan
Refludan is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): lepirudin recombinant.
Reflux
A condition that occurs when gastric juices or small amounts of food from the stomach flow back into the esophagus and mouth. Also called regurgitation.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Reconstructive surgery
Serving to rebuild, restore, or correct the appearance and function of defective, damaged, or misshaped body structures or parts.
Rectal manometry
A test that uses a thin tube and balloon to measure pressure and movements of the rectal and anal sphincter muscles. Usually used to diagnose chronic constipation and fecal incontinence.
Rectal prolapse
A condition in which the rectum slips so that it protrudes from the anus.
Rectocele
Condition in which weakening of the lower vaginal wall causes the rectum to bulge into the vagina.
Reflux
A condition that occurs when gastric juices or small amounts of food from the stomach flow back into the esophagus and mouth. Also called regurgitation.
Reflux esophagitis
Regurgitation
A condition that occurs when gastric juices or small amounts of food from the stomach flow back into the esophagus and mouth. Also called reflux.
Regional enteritis
See Crohn's disease.
Rehabilitation
The return of function after illness or injury, often with the assistance of specialised medical professionals.
Renal
Pertains to kidneys.
Respiratory system
The group of organs responsible for carrying oxygen from the air to the bloodstream and for expelling carbon dioxide.
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