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Which Term Describes the Backflow of Stomach Acid into the Esophagus,causing

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Which term describes the backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus,causing damage to the esophageal cells and the sensation of heartburn? 


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Impressionable Systems

Systems that are easily influenced or modified by external factors, typically used in the context of organizations, networks, or technologies.

Ions

Atoms or molecules that have gained or lost one or more electrons, making them positively or negatively charged.

Chemical Process

A method or means of changing one or more chemicals or chemical compounds, often involving reactions that transform materials.

Cortisol

A hormone synthesized by the adrenal glands that is often secreted in reaction to stress and decreased levels of blood sugar.

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