fodmap
/ˈfɑd.mæp/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: 1.93 in modern English
14
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
Acronym of fermentable oligosaccharide(s), disaccharide(s), monosaccharide(s), and polyol(s).
Example Sentences
- "Although there may be a small subset of non-coeliacs who react to gluten through some as yet undiscovered pathway, he believes that for the vast majority, reducing the fodmap content of their diet could go a long way to easing their symptoms."
- "The doctor says to avoid cruciferous vegetables and download a low-FODMAP diet app (FODMAP stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols)."
- "Most bread in the United States is fermented much faster — for just an hour or two — leaving more gluten and FODMAPs that can cause symptoms."
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈfɑd.mæp/
- British English: /ˈfɒd.mæp/