Definition

A condition where the body does not absorb nutrients properly from food in the intestines.

Example

Malabsorption can lead to various health issues, including weight loss and nutritional deficiencies.

Conversation

I was reading about how malabsorption can really affect people's health.

Yeah, I've heard that can lead to a lot of nutritional deficiencies.

Exactly! It makes me wonder how they manage their diets.

I guess it's important for them to work closely with a nutritionist.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Malabsorption → It is formed from "mal-" (meaning bad or poor) and "absorption" (from Latin "absorbere", meaning to suck up or soak in). The word describes a condition where the body poorly absorbs nutrients from food.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mal-' meaning bad and 'absorption' as soaking up nutrients. This helps you remember that malabsorption refers to the poor absorption of nutrients.

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