Access to the Unified Medical Language System's Three (3) Knowledge

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True/False

Access to the Unified Medical Language System's three (3) Knowledge Sources is fairly expensive, but most health care organizations find the information invaluable and well worth the cost.

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Definitions:

Intestinal Absorption

The process by which nutrients from food are absorbed through the small intestine's lining into the bloodstream.

Monoglycerides

Fatty acids bonded to a glycerol molecule; a type of lipid used as an emulsifier in various food products.

Disaccharides

Carbohydrates composed of two monosaccharide molecules bonded together, such as sucrose and lactose.

Stomach Ulcers

Sores that develop on the lining of the stomach, upper small intestine, or esophagus, often resulting from Helicobacter pylori infection or the use of NSAIDs.