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Barrett's esophagus
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English
Alternative forms
en Barrett's oesophagus UK
Etymology
Named after the Australian-born British thoracic surgeon Norman Barrett (1903–1979), who described it in 1950.
Noun
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en 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
Czech: cs Barrettův jícen m
Galician: gl esófago de Barrett m
Polish: pl przełyk Barretta m
Spanish: es esófago de Barrett m
Further reading
en eponyms