lactose intolerant

adjective

chemistry
: unable to digest lactose

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The switch comes after a lawsuit earlier this year by three California residents who claimed the extra charge for nondairy substitutes marked a form of discrimination against people who are lactose intolerant or have other dietary restrictions. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 31 Oct. 2024 The group says that industrial milk production practices are cruel to cows and that many travelers are lactose intolerant. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Oct. 2024 Some cats are lactose intolerant and have dairy allergies, according to Hill's Pet Nutrition. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024 In addition to reacting to gluten, people who are newly diagnosed with celiac disease may be lactose intolerant. Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 5 Oct. 2024 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 22 Nov. 2024.

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