Type: Term Definitions: 1. inflammation of the lower esophagus from regurgitation of acid gastric contents, usually due to malfunction of the lower esophageal sphincter; symptoms include substernal pain, 'heartburn,' and regurgitation of acid juice.
Inflammation of the esophagus because of the contents of the stomach returning into it.
irritation of the lining of the esophagus due to movement of digestive juices backward from the stomach into the esophagus.