Lactose Intolerance
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.
Year introduced: 1967(1964)
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Tree Number(s): C06.405.469.637.506, C16.320.565.202.589, C18.452.603.506, C18.452.648.202.589
MeSH Unique ID: D007787
Entry Terms:
- Intolerance, Lactose
- Lactose Malabsorption
- Malabsorption, Lactose
- Alactasia
- Dairy Product Intolerance
- Hypolactasia
- Milk Sugar Intolerance