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malabsorption

/,mælæb'sɔrpʃən/

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noun
abnormal absorption of nutrients from the digestive tract
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absorption assimilation

Definition that contains malabsorption

steatorrhea the presence of greater than normal amounts of fat in the feces which are frothy and foul smelling and floating; a symptom of disorders of fat metabolism and malabsorption syndrome
marasmus extreme malnutrition and emaciation (especially in children); can result from inadequate intake of food or from malabsorption or metabolic disorders