Glossary

Antibiotics: 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 foods

Cystic fibrosis: An inherited disease involving the lungs, digestive system, sweat glands, and affecting male fertility. It causes pancreatic scarring, which affects enzyme secretion and digestion

Digestion: 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