galactemia

/ˌɡælækˈtiːmiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition in which there is an excessive amount of glucose in the blood, caused by the abnormal metabolism of lactose.

“The patient was diagnosed with galactemia after consuming a large quantity of lactose-containing dairy products.”

Synonyms

  • galactosemia
  • lactose intolerance

Antonyms

  • euglycemia
  • normoglycemia