About The Medical Condition Lactose Malabsorption
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Lactose Malabsorption
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Lactose Malabsorption?
The disease state resulting from the absence of lactase enzyme in the musocal cells of the gastrointestinal tract, and therefore an inability to break down the disaccharide lactose in milk for absorption from the gastrointestinal tract. It is manifested by indigestion of a mild nature to severe diarrhea. It may be due to inborn defect genetically conditioned or may be acquired.
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