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ˌmæl əbˈsɔrp ʃən, -ˈzɔrp-mal·ab·sorp·tion
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malabsorptionnoun
abnormal absorption of nutrients from the digestive tract
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malabsorptionnoun
The state arising from abnormality in digestion or absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal tract.
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malabsorption
Malabsorption is a medical condition in which the digestive system is unable to properly absorb specific nutrients, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, or fats from the food one consumes. This can occur due to various reasons such as damage to the intestine lining, food allergies or sensitivities, certain disorders or diseases, and so on. The deficiency in nutrients caused by malabsorption can lead to various health problems.
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Malabsorption
Malabsorption is a state arising from abnormality in absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal tract. Impairment can be of single or multiple nutrients depending on the abnormality. This may lead to malnutrition and a variety of anaemias.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of malabsorption in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of malabsorption in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of malabsorption in a Sentence
I hope doctors keep in mind that celiac disease is a very frequent food intolerance, which should be investigated not only in patients with diarrhea and overt malabsorption, but also in people (with other symptoms).
The message we want to get out is if you think you’ve got celiac disease, don’t just go on a gluten-free diet, test for it. i hope doctors keep in mind that celiac disease is a very frequent food intolerance, which should be investigated not only in patients with diarrhea and overt malabsorption, but also in people (with other symptoms).
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