Barrett's esophagus

noun

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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Meanings

nounBarrett's esophagus (uncountable)

alternative UK Barrett's oesophagus

  1. USuncountablemedicineAn 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.

Origin

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

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Translations

Czech Barrettův jícen
  • Barrettův jícenmedical condition
Polish przełyk Barretta
  • przełyk Barrettamedical condition
Spanish esófago de Barrett
  • esófago de Barrettmedical condition
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APA

Barrett's esophagus. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Barrett's%20esophagus

MLA

“Barrett's esophagus.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Barrett's%20esophagus. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Barrett's esophagus,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Barrett's%20esophagus.

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