Lactase Deficiency (Noun)
Meaning
Congenital disorder consisting of an inability to digest milk and milk products; absence or deficiency of lactase results in an inability to hydrolyze lactose.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Individuals with lactase deficiency may experience gastrointestinal symptoms such as bloating and diarrhea after consuming lactose-containing products.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with lactase deficiency, a common congenital disorder affecting people of certain ethnic backgrounds.
- Researchers found that lactase deficiency was more prevalent in populations of African and Asian descent.
- Lactase deficiency is a lifelong condition, but symptoms can be managed by avoiding lactose-containing foods or taking lactase enzyme supplements.
- A genetic test can confirm the presence of lactase deficiency by identifying the mutation that leads to the condition.