Description

Intestinal absorption refers to the process by which nutrients, water, and electrolytes are absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract into the bloodstream. This process is crucial for maintaining the body's nutritional status and overall health.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'absorción intestinal' is the formal term used in clinical settings. Common variants may include colloquial terms like 'absorción de nutrientes', which should be avoided in formal contexts. It is important to maintain a professional tone when discussing this term.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient's intestinal absorption of nutrients was significantly impaired due to the underlying condition.

ES: La absorción intestinal de nutrientes del paciente estaba significativamente afectada debido a la condición subyacente.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'absorción intestinal' with 'digestión'; misinterpreting the term as a general reference to digestion rather than the specific absorption process; using informal language instead of clinical terminology.