Reflux (en. Reflux)

/ʁə.flø/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Return of a fluid, often in medicine referring to the return of gastric contents into the esophagus.

Gastroesophageal reflux is a common disorder.

Le reflux gastro-œsophagien est un trouble fréquent.

In hydrodynamics, the movement of a liquid in the opposite direction to its initial flow.

The reflux of water in the river increases after each rain.

Le reflux de l'eau dans la rivière augmente après chaque pluie.

verb

To send back to a previous state; to cause to flow back.

Doctors must ensure that the contents of the stomach do not reflux into the esophagus.

Les médecins doivent s'assurer que le contenu de l'estomac ne reflux pas dans l'œsophage.

From Latin 'refluxus', which means 'backward flow'.

acid reflux

Phenomenon of gastric acid rising into the esophagus.

reflux acide

reflux syndrome

Set of symptoms related to gastroesophageal reflux.

syndrome de reflux

gastroesophageal reflux

State in which the contents of the stomach rise into the esophagus.

reflux gastro-œsophagien

regurgitation

Involuntary rising of stomach contents into the mouth.

régurgitation

Stomach ache due to food reflux.

I ate too much and I have reflux, it hurts.

J'ai trop mangé et j'ai des reflux, ça fait mal.

Discomfort felt due to acid reflux.

After that spicy meal, I feel like I have reflux.

Après ce repas épicé, je me sens avec des reflux.