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Terms

Acidifier –

A substance that can decrease the pH level by producing or becoming acid.

Electrolytes –

Necessary elements or chemicals that enable the body and heart to work properly.

Endocrinology –

Study of the glands, hormones and related disorders.

Exocrine –

A gland that secretes through a duct.

Hypokalemia –

A condition of low levels (below normal) of potassium in the blood serum.

Hypothyroidism –

A disorder of the thyroid gland resulting from a deficiency of thyroid hormones.

Metabolism, metabolic rate –

Commonly used to refer to the body’s ability to break down food and transform it into energy.

Pancreatitis –

Inflammation of the pancreas due to activated enzymes in the pancreas.

Steatorrhea –

A condition in which the body cannot absorb fat. Causes a buildup of fat in the stool and loose, greasy, foul bowel movements.

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