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Descriptor English:   Lactose Intolerance 
Descriptor Spanish:   Intolerancia a la Lactosa 
Descriptor Portuguese:   Intolerância à Lactose 
Synonyms English:   Lactose Malabsorption  
Tree Number:   C06.405.469.637.506
C16.320.565.202.589
C18.452.603.506
C18.452.648.202.589
Definition English:   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. 
History Note English:   67(64) 
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Record Number:   7964 
Unique Identifier:   D007787 

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