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Malabsorption syndrome
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A group of symptoms such as gas, bloating, abdominal pain, and diarrhea resulting from the body's inability to properly absorb nutrients. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A syndrome resulting from the inadequate absorption of nutrients in the small intestine. Symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
A disorder characterized by inadequate absorption of nutrients in the small intestine. Symptoms include abdominal marked discomfort, bloating and diarrhea. (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)
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