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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.

Synonyms

  • Milk Intolerance
  • Lactose Intolerance

Hypernyms

  • Inherited Disorder
  • Hereditary Disease
  • Inherited Disease
  • Genetic Disease
  • Genetic Abnormality
  • Genetic Defect
  • Congenital Disease
  • Hereditary Condition
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