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lactase persistence

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.13 in modern English

Syllables
lac-tase per-sis-tence
IPA
24
Scrabble Score
18
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The continued activity of the lactase enzyme in adulthood, allowing the digestion of lactose in milk.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Usage

Phrases

lactose-free lactose intolerance lactose intolerant

Frequently Paired Words

lactose-free lactose intolerance lactose intolerant

Synonyms

lactose tolerance

Questions

What does lactase persistence mean?
The continued activity of the lactase enzyme in adulthood, allowing the digestion of lactose in milk.

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