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GERD, abbreviation for gastroesophageal reflux disease. See gastroesophageal reflux. An abbreviation which takes into account the UK/US spelling differences of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (see there)/gastroesophageal reflux disease (GOR/GER if referring to reflux alone).
What to expect if you choose to have laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)? Although âheartburnâ is often used to describe a variety of digestive problems, in medical terms, it is actually a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease.