: faulty absorption especially of nutrient materials from the gastrointestinal tract
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebThe result is malabsorption and foul-smelling stool. Jessica Toscano, SELF, 8 July 2022 About two-thirds of people around the world have lactose malabsorption, or trouble digesting lactose after infancy, according to the National Institutes of Health. Kayla Steinberg, NBC News, 12 Aug. 2022 However, people who have malabsorption problems should take supplements to obtain enough magnesium from their diet.The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022 Without that enzyme, lactose cannot be absorbed (malabsorption). Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 19 May 2022 This one goes back to the pesky malabsorption issue that occurs with untreated celiac disease. Eleesha Lockett, SELF, 3 May 2022 Anyone with a malabsorption issue might have a need for higher levels of micronutrients such as B vitamins and some minerals. Lisa Drayer, CNN, 27 Mar. 2022 Lack of bile in the stool can also cause gray discoloration, which again goes back to abnormal digestion and malabsorption. Shelby Deering, Good Housekeeping, 4 Aug. 2021 In addition, your tongue may burn and feel dry, which has to do with malabsorption of vitamin B12, folate, and iron, the Celiac Disease Foundation reports. Jessica Migala, Health.com, 2 June 2021 See More
Word History
First Known Use
circa 1929, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
malabsorption
noun
mal·ab·sorp·tion ˌmal-əb-ˈsȯrp-shən, -ˈzȯrp-
: faulty absorption of nutrient materials from the digestive tract