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"cow's milk contains about 4.7% lactose"nouna sugar comprising one glucose molecule linked to a galactose molecule; occurs only in milk
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- lactose a sugar comprising one glucose molecule linked to a galactose molecule; occurs only in milk
- lactase any of a group of enzymes (trade name Lactaid) that hydrolyze lactose to glucose and galactose
- milk sugar a sugar comprising one glucose molecule linked to a galactose molecule; occurs only in milk
- celiac disease a disorder in children and adults; inability to tolerate wheat protein (gluten); symptoms include foul-smelling diarrhea and emaciation; often accompanied by lactose intolerance
- lactose intolerance congenital disorder consisting of an inability to digest milk and milk products; absence or deficiency of lactase results in an inability to hydrolyze lactose
- galactosemia a genetic disease (autosomal recessive) in which an enzyme needed to metabolize galactose is deficient or absent; typically develops shortly after birth
- lactosuria presence of lactose in the urine; can occur during pregnancy or lactation
- lactaid any of a group of enzymes (trade name Lactaid) that hydrolyze lactose to glucose and galactose
- milk intolerance congenital disorder consisting of an inability to digest milk and milk products; absence or deficiency of lactase results in an inability to hydrolyze lactose
- brain sugar a simple sugar found in lactose