Gastritis atrophic
Definition: Inflammation of the body fundic mucosa of the stomach. It results from the development of autoantibodies against the parietal and chief cells. It is associated with the presence of intestinal metaplasia and an increased risk of developing gastric carcinoma.
Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): gastric atrophy, atrophic gastritis
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