《英文msh詞典》Lactose Malabsorption
[同義詞] Lactose Malabsorption
[主題詞] Lactose Intolerance
[中文釋義] 乳糖吸收不良
[英文釋義] The condition resulting from the absence or deficiency of LACTASE in the MUCOSA cells of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT,and the inability to break down LACTOSE in milk for ABSORPTION. Bacterial fermentation of the unabsorbed lactose leads to symptoms that range from a mild indigestion (DYSPEPSIA) to severe DIARRHEA. Lactose intolerance may be an inborn error or acquired.