leaky gut syndrome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A supposed medical condition where an altered or damaged bowel lining or gut wall allows substances such as toxins, microbes, undigested food, or waste to leak through, triggering an immune reaction and leading to other disorders.

Word forms

leaky gut syndrome
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