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 ulcerBarrett syndrome - Synonym(s): Barrett esophagusBarrett ulcer - Synonym(s): Barrett esophagusEagle-Barrett syndrome - Synonym(s): prune belly syndrome