Barrett Esophagus
- Barrett Syndrome
- Esophagus, Barrett
- Barrett Epithelium
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Barrett's Syndrome
- Barretts Esophagus
Definition: A condition with damage to the lining of the lower ESOPHAGUS resulting from chronic acid reflux (ESOPHAGITIS, REFLUX). Through the process of metaplasia, the squamous cells are replaced by a columnar epithelium with cells resembling those of the INTESTINE or the salmon-pink mucosa of the STOMACH. Barrett's columnar epithelium is a marker for severe reflux and precursor to ADENOCARCINOMA of the esophagus.
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