Barrett's esophagus
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English
Alternative forms
- Barrett's oesophagus (UK)
Etymology
Named after the Australian-born British thoracic surgeon Norman Barrett (1903–1979), who described it in 1950.
Noun
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
medical condition
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