Lactose intolerance
Synonyms Lactose malabsorption, lactose intolerance, lactose intolerance, alactasia, lactose deficiency syndrome : lactose intoleranceLactose intolerance is the deficiency or complete absence of the enzyme lactase, which is needed for the correct digestion of the milk sugar contained in milk (lactose, beta-galactose-1,4-glucose). Lactose is the main carbohydrate in milk and is present in varying concentrations in … Lactose intolerance