malabsorption

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Definitions

noun

The state arising from abnormality in digestion or absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal tract.

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Synonyms

undernutrition deficiency disease tropical sprue hyperabsorption dysmotility anadenia malnutrition hypoalimentation achylia abetalipoproteinemia condition dismotility bowel obstruction dysbiosis abetalipoproteinaemia enteromegaly

Associated

steatorrhea ileal fructose lactase ileum celiac pancreatitis coeliac bile galactose folate diarrhea

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