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reflux

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1. reflux - Noun

2. reflux - Adjective

3. reflux - Verb

Meaning

Returning, or flowing back; reflex; as, reflux action.

A flowing back, as the return of a fluid; ebb; reaction; as, the flux and reflux of the tides.

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I am fussy, about my diet and straining my voice. I know, sounds a bit over the top. But I'm not as bad as I used to be. These days I don't drink alcohol for five days before a show - very dehydrating for the vocal cords, and all that acid reflux. I used to ban it for a fortnight. Nightmare. Katherine Jenkins

I can't eat before I go onstage because I've learnt that burping on stage isn't a good thing. It's all about acid reflux. Jessie Ware

Acid reflux – why is this uncomfortable condition on the increase? Source: Internet

Alternatively, the more reflux that is provided for a given desired separation, the fewer the number of theoretical plates required. Source: Internet

During pregnancy, high progesterone levels elevate the risk of decreased muscle tone of the ureters and bladder, which leads to a greater likelihood of reflux, where urine flows back up the ureters and towards the kidneys. Source: Internet

And since 2/3 of all medical research is sponsored by drug companies, it’s virtually guaranteed that we won’t see any large studies on the effects of a low-carb diet on acid reflux and GERD. Source: Internet

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