Last Updated:2025/11/22
(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.
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Barrett's esophagus
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Source Word
Barrett's esophagus
Noun
US
uncountable
Japanese Meaning
食道下部の細胞が慢性的な胃酸逆流などによる刺激で異形成(細胞の異常な変化)を起こす病態。すなわち、異常な細胞変化によって正常な食道の状態が損なわれる状態。