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reflux

ref·lux

UK/ˈɹiː.flʌks/ US/ˈriˌflʌks/ rare

noun

1.

an abnormal backward flow of body fluids

2.

the outward flow of the tide

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  • acid reflux
  • gastric reflux
  • gastric reflux disease
  • gastroesophageal reflux
  • hepatojugular reflux
  • reflux condenser
  • reflux esophagitis
  • yo-yo reflux

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