LACTOSE MALABSORPTION
\lˈaktə͡ʊz mˌalɐbsˈɔːpʃən], \lˈaktəʊz mˌalɐbsˈɔːpʃən], \l_ˈa_k_t_əʊ_z m_ˌa_l_ɐ_b_s_ˈɔː_p_ʃ_ə_n]\
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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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