Search
Lactose intolerance
/lˈaktəʊz ɪntˈɒləɹəns/
/lˈæktoʊz ɪntˈɑːlɚɹəns/
Lactose intolerance
01
congenital disorder consisting of an inability to digest milk and milk products; absence or deficiency of lactase results in an inability to hydrolyze lactose
Example
People with lactose intolerance may react after consuming dairy products.
The gene responsible for lactose intolerance is only expressed in individuals lacking the lactase enzyme.
I have decided to cut down on my consumption of dairy products due to lactose intolerance.
Despite his lactose intolerance, he found that lactose-free dairy products agreed with him.
Nearby Words