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Lactose
Lactose
Medical term · L
A sugar found in milk and dairy products.
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Lactase
An enzyme that breaks down milk sugar (lactose) in the body.
Lactose intolerance
The inability of the body to easily digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products.
Lactic acidosis
A rare but potentially lethal condition in which blood lactic acid levels increase.
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