lactase deficiency

• Medizinischer Zustand, bei dem im Dünndarm zu wenig Laktase produziert wird, das Enzym, das für die Verdauung von Laktose benötigt wird, was häufig nach dem Verzehr von Milchprodukten zu Verdauungsbeschwerden führt.

A medical condition in which the small intestine does not produce enough lactase, the enzyme needed to digest lactose, often leading to digestive discomfort after consuming dairy products.

1. Lactose IntoleranceB2formal

   A condition where the body does not produce enough lactase enzyme to properly digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products.

   Laktoseintoleranz

   • People with lactase deficiency often experience bloating after drinking milk.
   • The doctor diagnosed her with lactase deficiency after the test.
   • Lactase deficiency can be managed by avoiding dairy products.