Physician Data Query

Last uploaded: August 27, 2019
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/PDQ/CDR0000737473
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/PDQ/CDR0000737473
Preferred Name

gastroesophageal reflux disease

Definitions
A chronic disorder characterized by reflux of the gastric and/or duodenal contents into the distal esophagus. It is usually caused by incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter. Symptoms include heartburn and acid indigestion. It may cause injury to the esophageal mucosa. Check for "https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/clinical-trials/intervention/C26781" active clinical trials using this agent. ("http://ncit.nci.nih.gov/ncitbrowser/ConceptReport.jsp?dictionary=NCI%20Thesaurus&code=C26781" NCI Thesaurus)
Synonyms
GERD
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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