Gastrointestinal

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Gastrointestinal
TermGastrointestinal
Short definitiongastroesophageal reflux (GAS-troh-ee-SAH-fuh-JEE-ul REE-flux) The backflow of stomach acid contents into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach). Also called esophageal reflux and gastric reflux 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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gastrointestinal - (pronounced) (GAS-troh-in-TES-tih-nul) Refers to the stomach and intestines. Also called GI

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