malabsorption

Pronunciation:			`malab'sorpshun
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Matching Terms:			malabsorption syndrome, malabsorption syndromes
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  abnormal absorption of nutrients from the digestive tract
	See Also:		absorption, assimilation
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		Poor absorption of nutrients from the intestinal tract into the bloodstream.
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		Malabsorption is the state of poor absorption of nutritients from food.