# Barrett's esophagus

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. 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.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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