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esophageal varices

Broader Terms:

blood vessel disorder

Broader Terms:

esophagus disorder

Broader Terms:

gastrointestinal circulation disorder

Scope Note:

longitudinal venous varices at the lower end of the esophagus as a result of portal hypertension; they are superficial and liable to ulceration and massive bleeding.

Term Number:

1248-2733


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