| Barrett's e. |
the metaplastic columnar epithelium of the esophagus seen in Barrett's syndrome.
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| Barrett's epithelium, syndrome (esophagus), ulcer |
see under epithelium, syndrome, and ulcer.
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| Barrett's s. |
intestinal metaplasia of the lower esophagus, often with stricture and rarely with peptic ulcer, due to the presence of columnar-lined epithelium in the esophagus, sometimes containing functional mucous cells, parietal cells, or chief cells, instead of the normal squamous cell epithelium. It is premalignant and is followed by esophageal adenocarcinoma. Called also Barrett's esophagus.
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| Barrett's u. |
chronic peptic ulcer of the esophagus, usually associated with heterotopic gastric mucosa and stricture formation; it is usually a late complication of reflux esophagitis.
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| barren |
(Bromus Sterilis) A grass weed which is commonly found in hedge bottoms but can be difficult to control if it invades a crop. Recognisable by it's green/purple drooping flowers and seed heads.
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