Barrett's esophagusBTO (BRENDA Tissue Ontology) ID
BTO:0003427
BTO:0003427 is linked to 1 enzymes:
Definition
Metaplasia of the lower esophagus that is characterized by replacement of squamous epithelium with columnar epithelium, occurs especially as a result of chronic gastroesophageal reflux, and is associated with an increased risk for esophageal carcinoma
Synonyms
1. Barrett esophagus
2. Barrett's epithelium
3. Barrett's oesophagus
4. Barretts esophagus
5. Barretts oesophagus
6. Barretts syndrome
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