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Malabsorption
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MalabsorptionMalabsorption refers to the poor absorption of nutrients by the small intestine.
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Malabsorption
Malabsorption refers to the poor absorption of nutrients by the small intestine.
Absorption
The way nutrients from food move from the small intestine into the cells in the body.
Nutrients
Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals provided by food and necessary for growth and the maintenance of life.
Intestine
The tube involved in digestion and extending from the stomach to the anus. Consists of the small intestine and the large intestine.
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Malabsorption syndromes
Conditions that happen when the small intestine cannot absorb nutrients from foods.
Malady
Illness.
Malaria
A disease caused by a parasite that is transmitted person-to-person by the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. These mosquitoes are present in the tropics and subtropics in almost all countries. Malaria is the most deadly of all tropical parasitic diseases.
Malarone
Malarone is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): atovaquone; proguanil hydrochloride.
Malarone pediatric
Malarone pediatric is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): atovaquone; proguanil hydrochloride.
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Maison de Sante
The Maison de Sante is a hospital in Lima, Peru.
Malabsorption
Mamogram
Mamogram refers to a method to detect breast abnormalities.
Melas Syndrome
Melas Syndrome refers to a neurodegenerative disorder, due to defects in the genetic material in mitochondria, the parts of cells that generate energy.
Menarchy
Menarchy refers to the first menstrual period, or first menstrual bleeding, as a girl's body progresses through the changes of puberty.
Methyilprednisolone
Methyilprednisolone refers to a class of drugs called steroids.
MIBI Scan
MIBI Scan refers to a procedure used to diagnose Coronary Artery Disease or Myocardial Infarction.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Malabsorption
Malabsorption refers to the poor absorption of nutrients by the small intestine.
Absorption
The way nutrients from food move from the small intestine into the cells in the body.
Nutrients
Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals provided by food and necessary for growth and the maintenance of life.
Intestine
The tube involved in digestion and extending from the stomach to the anus. Consists of the small intestine and the large intestine.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Malabsorption syndromes
Conditions that happen when the small intestine cannot absorb nutrients from foods.
Malady
Illness.
Malaria
A disease caused by a parasite that is transmitted person-to-person by the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. These mosquitoes are present in the tropics and subtropics in almost all countries. Malaria is the most deadly of all tropical parasitic diseases.
Malarone
Malarone is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): atovaquone; proguanil hydrochloride.
Malarone pediatric
Malarone pediatric is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): atovaquone; proguanil hydrochloride.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Maison de Sante
The Maison de Sante is a hospital in Lima, Peru.
Malabsorption
Mamogram
Mamogram refers to a method to detect breast abnormalities.
Melas Syndrome
Melas Syndrome refers to a neurodegenerative disorder, due to defects in the genetic material in mitochondria, the parts of cells that generate energy.
Menarchy
Menarchy refers to the first menstrual period, or first menstrual bleeding, as a girl's body progresses through the changes of puberty.
Methyilprednisolone
Methyilprednisolone refers to a class of drugs called steroids.
MIBI Scan
MIBI Scan refers to a procedure used to diagnose Coronary Artery Disease or Myocardial Infarction.
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