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intolerance

intolerance

14 4.6
Unable to digest a food that causes stomach pain or other symptoms
  • noun
  • /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/
  • Specialized
translation icon : intolerancia
  • However, in many Asian and African populations lacking a long history of dairy farming, lactose intolerance is common.
  • lactose intolerance
  • aspirin intolerance
  • glucose intolerance

Two of the most common symptoms of a gluten intolerance is brain fog and bloating.

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Examples

  • Food intolerances are often related to gastrointestinal immune dysregulation, which can result in chronic inflammation.

    Academic text (2018)
  • So somebody with some serious lactose intolerance, I would say wait.

  • In general, start any medications at a small dose initially, as drug intolerance is common.

    Academic text (2012)
  • But of course, some people do have lactose intolerance or in most parts of the world.

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  • Lactose intolerance is a threat from within.

  • You may be surprised to know that such intolerances are more common than you think.

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  • Two of the most common symptoms of a gluten intolerance is brain fog and bloating.

  • For some people with IBS, it is necessary to check if there is any intolerance to milk and/or dairy products.

    Academic text (2012)
  • The newborn was receiving soy-containing baby food because of presumed lactose intolerance.

    Academic text (2016)
  • Many people suffer from intolerance to dairy, which can lead to stomach pain and discomfort.

Synonyms

milk intolerance
vsintolerance
  • Specialized
3.9

A condition when the body cannot digest milk because it cannot break down milk sugar

is a general physiological inability to process certain substances causing unpleasant symptoms

Antonyms

tolerance
  • Specialized
43 4.8

Ability to survive in bad conditions like heat or drought

Compounds

lactose intolerance
  • Specialized
4 3.5

The body cannot digest the sugar in milk, causing stomach pain

lysine intolerance
  • Specialized
9.3

A rare condition where the body cannot break down the amino acid lysine, causing health problems

milk intolerance
  • Specialized
3.9

A condition when the body cannot digest milk because it cannot break down milk sugar

How Severe

anaphylaxis
  • Specialized
8 8.2
allergy
183 2.6
intolerance
  • Specialized
14 4.6
sensitivity
  • Specialized
15 4.2

Surface Forms

intolerance singular
intolerances plural

Morphology

intolerance = tolerance (transparent) = in + toler + ance

In the medical sense, 'intolerance' directly means lack of physiological tolerance to a substance.

Etymology

Intolerance comes from the parts in- 'not' and tolerate 'to bear or accept'. So when we talk about things like lactose intolerance, it means the body 'cannot bear' that substance and gives unpleasant reactions.