blind loop syndrome

Term ID

DOID:10606

Synonyms

• Bacterial overgrowth syndrome

Definition

An intestinal disease characterized by a dysbalance of the bacterial flora of the small intestine, causing derangement to the normal physiological processes of digestion and absorption. (2)

References

• ICD10CM:K90.2
• ICD9CM:579.2
• MESH:D001765
• NCI:C34431
• SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:77225009
• UMLS_CUI:C0005750

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:10606 )