disease disrupts disease causes disruption of intestinal absorption disease or disorder intestinal disease malabsorption syndrome A syndrome resulting from the inadequate absorption of nutrients in the small intestine. Symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea. MESH:D008286 MONDO:0020598 NCIT:C3214 SCTID:32230006 UMLS:C0024523 malabsorption malabsorption syndrome