Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

**Definition:** A malabsorption condition resulting from greater than 10% reduction in the secretion of pancreatic digestive enzymes (LIPASE; PROTEASES; and AMYLASE) by the EXOCRINE PANCREAS into the DUODENUM. This condition is often associated with CYSTIC FIBROSIS and with chronic PANCREATITIS.

**Tree numbers:** - C06.689.276

**Synonyms:** - Pancreatic Insufficiency