gluten
Medical term Nutrition
A protein in wheat, barley and rye.
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Related terms
- proteinA macronutrient made of many amino acids linked together.
- celiac diseaseAn autoimmune disorder in which eating gluten damages the small intestine.
- electrolytesIons dissolved in body fluids that support most body functions and help maintain homeostasis.
- enteral nutritionNutrition given directly into the digestive tract through a tube.
- fat-soluble vitaminsVitamins A, D, E and K, which dissolve in fat.
- lipidA fat or fat-like substance that does not dissolve in water, such as triglycerides and cholesterol.
- macronutrientA nutrient needed in large amounts for energy: carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
- micronutrientA nutrient needed in small amounts, such as vitamins and minerals.
- mineralAn inorganic nutrient the body needs to function properly.