malabsorption

Noun

Meaning

abnormal absorption of nutrients from the digestive tract

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

SARS carpal absorptive galactose energy-absorbing glucose-galactose defective absorption impaired intestinal absorption intestinal absorption dysfunction malabsorptive condition nutrient absorption disorder absorption disorder gastrointestinal malabsorption impaired absorption impaired nutrient absorption

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Hypernyms

absorption assimilation

Phrases with the word

fructose malabsorption gastrointestinal malabsorption intestinal malabsorption nutrient malabsorption digestive malabsorption

Examples

Absorption and dietary need Previous theory held that dietary deficiency is extremely rare unless the small bowel was heavily damaged, resulting in malabsorption of the molecule. Source: Internet

A high-fat, high-calorie diet is used to compensate for the malabsorption of fats, proteins, and nutrients in the intestines. Source: Internet

Anyway, I have gained every pound I lost back and my tongue is swollen and tingly again, my IBS is back in full swing, side effects from fructose malabsorption are back, sugar headaches in the morning and a soft soft middle. Source: Internet

Dr. Deans gave this reply, “Yes, as many of half of people who test positive for fructose malabsorption (which is a type of FODMAP problem) in a breath test have no GI or IBS symptoms.” Source: Internet

Dr. Deans, I'm just now reading this post of yours having recently been pointed in the direction of fructose malabsorption. Source: Internet

Characteristic manifestations include recurrent lung infections, malabsorption, malnutrition, and infertility (especially in males). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Malabon malabsorbed malabsorbtion malabsorption syndrome malabsorptive malabsorptive condition