Glossary

Steatorrhoea

Steatorrhoea

Steatorrhoe·Also: Fettstuhl

Steatorrhoea refers to stool with an excessively high fat content, which is often pale, bulky and foul-smelling. It occurs when dietary fat is not properly absorbed in the intestine, for example in diseases of the pancreas or intestine.

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