barrett's esophagus

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Definition of barrett's esophagus in English English dictionary

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

{i} condition caused by stomach acid reflux in which ulcers form in the lower esophagus and the epithelial cells are replaced with abnormal cells similar to those lining the stomach (Gastroenterology)

Hyphenation

barrett's e·soph·a·gus