English Explanatory Dictionary

Barrett's esophagus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

Barrett's esophagus Barrett's oesophagus

Etymology

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

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