reflux

A noun describing an abnormal backward flow of body fluids, or the outward flow of the tide.

ruСуществительное, описывающее аномальный обратный поток жидкостей организма или отлив моря.esSustantivo que describe el flujo anormal hacia atrás de fluidos corporales o el retroceso de la marea.frNom désignant un retour anormal de liquides ou de contenus organiques en arrière de leur trajet normal, notamment dans le tube digestif ou les voies urinaires. Désigne aussi le mouvement de retrait de la mer.deSubstantiv, das einen krankhaften Rückfluss von Körperflüssigkeiten oder das Zurückweichen des Meeres bezeichnet.ptSubstantivo que descreve o fluxo anormal de retorno de fluidos corporais, como o refluxo gastroesofágico, ou o recuo da maré.zh指液体（如胃液、血液等体液）异常地反向流动，或指海水的退潮。arاسم يصف الجريان العكسي غير الطبيعي لسوائل الجسم، أو ارتداد الدم عبر الصمامات، أو انحسار ماء البحر.

1. Abnormal backward flow of body fluids B2 formal medical

   The backward or return flow of a bodily fluid, especially stomach acid into the esophagus.

   • Acid reflux can cause a burning sensation in the chest.
   • The doctor diagnosed her with gastroesophageal reflux disease.
   • He experiences reflux after eating spicy foods.

   ruОбратный токesReflujo (retroceso anormal de fluidos corporales)frReflux gastro-œsophagiendeRefluxptRefluxozh反流arالارتجاع

   Synonymes: backflowregurgitation

2. Outward flow of the tide C1 formal

   The movement of the tide as it recedes from the shore.

   • The reflux of the tide left the beach covered in seaweed.
   • Sailors must be aware of the reflux to avoid grounding their boats.
   • The harbor empties during the reflux of the sea.

   ruОтливesreflujo de la mareafrreflux (marée descendante)deEbbeptRefluxozh退潮arالجَزْر

   Synonymes: ebb

   Antonymes: floodflowinflux

• refluxes plural form
• refluxes' possessive plural form
• reflux's possessive singular form