lactose intolerant

adjective

chemistry
: unable to digest lactose

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Dairy alternatives can be a great choice for people who are lactose intolerant or don't drink cow's milk. Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 31 Mar. 2025 People who are lactose intolerant may want to take a closer look at a popular grab in the snack aisle. Moná Thomas, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025 People who are lactose intolerant cannot digest the lactose sugar in milk and may avoid milk for that reason. Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025 Even for cats who don't seem to be lactose intolerant cream shouldn't be a frequent treat. David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lactose intolerant

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“Lactose intolerant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lactose%20intolerant. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.

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