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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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