malabsorption
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of malabsorption
First recorded in 1930–35; mal- + absorption
Example Sentences
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Ashley Hall, 36, from Witney, Oxfordshire, suffers from Type 1 Diabetes and was recently diagnosed with bile acid malabsorption.
From BBC • Jan. 12, 2024
"The acute effects when binging on a large amount of sugar can be fructose malabsorption and gastrointestinal issues such as stomach pains, bloating, diarrhea, et cetera," DiNicolantonio offered.
From Salon • Oct. 31, 2022
People who undergo such operations are warned of the dangers caused by malabsorption and related problems and told they must take replacement supplements of vitamins and minerals for the rest of their lives.
From Washington Post • May 14, 2022
The cramping appeared as I got older; I don't think that diet is the issue, and suspect malabsorption.
From New York Times • Jan. 5, 2018
D'Adamo says small-scale studies his team has conducted looking at improvements in digestive malabsorption may serve as templates for larger studies, but those will be expensive, complicated and time-consuming.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 7, 2011
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