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Reflux: meaning, definitions and examples

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reflux

 

[ หˆriห.flสŒks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Reflux is a medical condition where the contents of the stomach flow back into the esophagus, causing symptoms such as heartburn and discomfort. This process can occur due to a malfunctioning lower esophageal sphincter or other underlying health issues.

Synonyms

backflow, regurgitation

Examples of usage

  • She was diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux.
  • Reflux can lead to persistent cough and hoarseness.
  • Many people experience acid reflux after a heavy meal.
Context #2 | Noun

chemical process

In chemistry, reflux refers to the process of heating a liquid and continually cooling the vapor to return it to the liquid phase, allowing for condensation and recycling of the liquid. This is commonly used in distillation and various chemical reactions.

Synonyms

condensation, recycling

Examples of usage

  • The solution was set to reflux for four hours.
  • Reflux apparatus is essential for efficient heating.
  • The reaction progressed significantly during the reflux process.

Translations

Translations of the word "reflux" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น refluxo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคจเคƒ เคชเฅเคฐเคตเคพเคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Reflux

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ refluks

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตั„ะปัŽะบั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ refluks

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€†ๆต

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท reflux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reflujo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท reflรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ญ๋ฅ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุงุฑุชุฌุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ reflux

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ reflux

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅๆต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ refluks

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bakflรฆรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตั„ะปัŽะบั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒคแƒšแƒฃแƒฅแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ reflux

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reflujo

Etymology

The term 'reflux' originates from the Latin word 'refluere', which means 'to flow back'. The prefix 're-' signifies 'back' and 'fluere' translates to 'to flow'. The usage of the term in medical contexts dates back to the early 20th century, describing the phenomenon of stomach acids returning to the esophagus. In the scientific realm, 'reflux' has been employed since the late 19th century in chemistry, particularly in relation to distillation processes. Over time, its application has expanded to include various fields, illustrating the adaptability of the term in both scientific and medical terminologies.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,513, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.