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Glossary - Barrett�s Esophagus

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Sunil Shroff, MBBS, MS, FRCS (UK), D. Urol (Lond) on May 15, 2013


Glossary - Barrett's Esophagus

Biopsy - A procedure where a sample of tissue is removed for the purpose of diagnosis.

Cancer - An abnormal growth of cells that spread to other parts of the body and can result in death if not treated.

Cryotherapy - A type of treatment where liquid nitrogen is used to freeze the tissue.

Dysplasia - Development of abnormal tissue.


Gastroenterologist- A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system (which includes the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, intestines, and liver)

Precancerous - A condition which could develop into cancer.

Photodynamic therapy - In this procedure, a drug is injected through a vein, which gets concentrated in abnormal cells. When these cells are exposed to laser, they get destroyed

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