Malabsorption
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Malabsorption is a noun meaning The state arising from abnormality in digestion or absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal tract.
Meaning
The state arising from abnormality in digestion or absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal tract.
Example Sentences
Poop that floats may sometimes point to other health issues, such as malabsorption or pancreatic-related conditions.
Word Forms
- malabsorptions
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include undernutrition, hyperabsorption, dysmotility, anadenia, malnutrition, hypoalimentation.
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