Barrett's esophagus
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English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- Barrett's oesophagus (UK)
Etymology[edit]
Named after the Australian-born British thoracic surgeon Norman Barrett (1903–1979), who described it in 1950.
Noun[edit]
Barrett's esophagus (uncountable)
- (US, pathology) An abnormal change (metaplasia) in the cells of the lower end of the esophagus thought to be caused by damage from chronic acid exposure, or reflux esophagitis.
Translations[edit]
medical condition
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