Food Intolerance - Glossary

Creator: Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman
Keywords: food intolerance, food intolerance glossary, glossary for food intolerance

Written by - Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman, MD

Medically Reviewed by - The Medindia Medical Review Team

Last Updated on Feb 09, 2018

Glossary

Immune System: body’s defense system against foreign agents, eg, bacteria, certain proteins

IgE antibody: Component of the immune system involved in the causation of allergic reactions

Diverticula: Outpouchings in the wall of the colon resulting in a sac-like appearance

Published on Feb 09, 2018
Last Updated on Feb 09, 2018