Lactose Intolerance

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
LI
Pronunciation
/ˈlæktoʊs ˌɪnˈtɑlərəns/
Category
Medical
Related Field
Physiology

Examples in Context

  1. If it is, then lactose intolerance can cause diarrhea, abdominal distension.
  2. Some premature babies have a temporary form of lactose intolerance because their bodies are not yet producing lactase.
  3. Congenital lactose intolerance is very rare and is an inherited metabolic disorder rather than an allergy.
  4. Time spent watching television and lactose intolerance during middle adolescence were associated with lower calcium intake in young adulthood.
  5. That may be because they have an unrecognized lactose intolerance or sensitivity to gluten, a protein found in wheat.

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