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Common Expressions: ESOPHAGEAL VARICES

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Esophageal varicesIn medicine (gastroenterology), esophageal varices are extreme dilations of sub-mucosal veins in the mucosa of the esophagus in diseases featuring portal hypertension, secondary to cirrhosis primarily. (references)

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Specialty Expressions: ESOPHAGEAL VARICES

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Esophageal VaricesHealthStretched veins in the esophagus that occur when the liver is not working properly. If the veins burst, the bleeding can cause death. (references)

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