1. Congenital disorder consisting of an inability to digest milk and milk products; absence or deficiency of lactase results in an inability to hydrolyse lactose
   "Many adults develop milk intolerance as they age";
   - lactose intolerance, lactase deficiency

Type of: genetic abnormality, genetic defect, genetic disease, genetic disorder, hereditary condition, hereditary disease, inherited disease, inherited disorder

Encyclopedia: Milk intolerance