Pancreatic Insufficiency

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** Inability of the exocrine pancreas to produce and secrete an adequate amount of digestive enzymes into the small intestine. Patients present with symptoms of malabsorption syndrome, abdominal discomfort, and bloating. Causes include chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, and autoimmune disorders.

**Synonyms:** - Exocrine Pancreas Insufficiency - Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency