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genetic disorder vs lactose intolerance

lactose intolerance vs genetic disorder

genetic disorder and lactose intolerance both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
genetic disorder Yes No No No
lactose intolerance Yes No No No
As nouns, lactose intolerance is a hyponym of genetic disorder; that is, lactose intolerance is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than genetic disorder:
  • genetic disorder: a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically
  • lactose intolerance: congenital disorder consisting of an inability to digest milk and milk products; absence or deficiency of lactase results in an inability to hydrolyze lactose
genetic disorder (noun) lactose intolerance (noun)
a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically congenital disorder consisting of an inability to digest milk and milk products; absence or deficiency of lactase results in an inability to hydrolyze lactose
Difference between genetic disorder and lactose intolerance

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