Barrett, Norman Rupert

Barrett,

Norman Rupert, English surgeon, 1903-1979.

adenocarcinoma in Barrett esophagus - an adenocarcinoma arising in the lower third of the esophagus that has become columnar cell lined (Barrett mucosa) due to gastroesophageal reflux.

Barrett epithelium - columnar esophageal epithelium seen in Barrett syndrome.

Barrett esophagus - chronic peptic ulceration of the lower esophagus acquired as a result of long-standing chronic esophagitis. Synonym(s): Barrett syndrome; Barrett ulcer

Barrett syndrome - Synonym(s): Barrett esophagus

Barrett ulcer - Synonym(s): Barrett esophagus

Eagle-Barrett syndrome - Synonym(s): prune belly syndrome

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