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Reflux

Reflux Meaning & Definition
Reflux Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Reflux?

[n] the outward flow of the tide
[n] an abnormal backward flow of body fluids

Synonyms | Synonyms for Reflux: ebb

Related Terms | Find terms related to Reflux:

See Also | ebbtide | esophageal reflux | flow | flowing | gastroesophageal reflux | hepatojugular reflux | oesophageal reflux | pathology | ureterorenal reflux | vesicoureteral reflux

Reflux In Webster's Dictionary

\Re"flux`\ (r?"fl?ks`), a. Returning, or flowing back; reflex; as, reflux action.
\Re"flux`\, n. [F. reflux. See {Refluent}, {Flux}.] A flowing back, as the return of a fluid; ebb; reaction; as, the flux and reflux of the tides. All from me Shall with a fierce reflux on me redound. --Milton.

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