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Crohn’s disease
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a chronic inflammatory disease that can cause ulcerations and fistulas in the intestines, particularly the colon and ileum
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diverticulitis
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inflammation of diverticula, which are bulging pouches that can form along the intestines
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dysbiosis
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imbalance of gut microbiota associated with an unhealthy outcome
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galactosemia
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a genetic disorder in which the galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase (GALT) enzyme is missing or does not function properly
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hyperemesis gravidarum
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persistent and severe vomiting caused by pregnancy; can lead to weight loss and dehydration
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malabsorption
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a digestive disorder that causes the body not to absorb nutrients from food effectively
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microbiome
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a collection of microorganisms that reside in the body, primarily in the gastrointestinal tract
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necrotizing enterocolitis
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a gastrointestinal tract disease in which the intestinal lining becomes inflamed, dies, and is sloughed off
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prebiotic
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nondigestible substances that stimulate growth of “good” gut bacteria
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probiotic
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foods that contain live microorganisms intended to maintain “good” gut bacteria
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short bowel syndrome
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a group of problems related to ineffective absorption of nutrients
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ulcerative colitis (UC)
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an inflammatory disease that affects the superficial lining of the large intestine, causing ulcerations