GlossaryAntibiotics: Drugs used to treat bacterial infections Celiac disease: Condition in which there is an immune response to gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and oats) that damages the mucus lining of the intestine, resulting in impaired absorption of foodsCystic fibrosis: An inherited disease involving the lungs, digestive system, sweat glands, and affecting male fertility. It causes pancreatic scarring, which affects enzyme secretion and digestionDigestion: Process by which the ingested food is broken down by chemicals (enzymes) within the stomach and intestine so that it can be absorbed into the blood Gut microbial flora: Bacteria that are normally present within the intestineLipase: An enzyme that is necessary for digestion of fatMalabsorption: Condition where absorption of digested food is affectedPancreatitis: Inflammation of the pancreas Published on Feb 14, 2019Last Updated on Feb 18, 2019