Non-atrophic gastritis
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-005883
A condition marked by inflammation of the inner lining of the stomach. It is usually caused by an infection with the bacterium H. pylori that continues or worsens over a long period of time. Non-atrophic gastritis can lead to atrophic gastritis (thinning of the lining of the stomach caused by long-term inflammation) and certain types of stomach cancer.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-005883 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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