noun/verbmasculinepl: refluxos
refluxo
1. The backward flow of a liquid, especially stomach acid flowing back into the esophagus
She suffered from acid reflux after eating spicy food.
Ela sofria de refluxo ácido depois de comer comida apimentada.
2. In chemistry and laboratory work, the process of boiling a liquid and condensing the vapors back into the original container
The chemist used reflux to heat the mixture efficiently.
O químico usou refluxo para aquecer a mistura de forma eficiente.
3. A general backward flow or return of something
The reflux of capital from emerging markets affected the economy.
O refluxo de capital dos mercados emergentes afetou a economia.
In Brazil and the United States, 'reflux' is primarily used in medical contexts, particularly regarding gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which is a common health concern discussed in both countries. The term is also used in academic and industrial chemistry settings. In medical contexts, both countries use similar terminology and treatment approaches for acid reflux management.
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