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Barrett's esophagus en · NOUN

Etymology

Named after the Australian-born British thoracic surgeon Norman Barrett (1903–1979), who described it in 1950.

Meanings

  1. (US, uncountable) 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.

Forms

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Barrett's oesophagus UK, alternative lexicographic

Translations (4)

gl esófago de Barrett (medical condition) · es esófago de Barrett (medical condition) · pl przełyk Barretta (medical condition) · cs Barrettův jícen (medical condition)