The following are health and medical definitions of terms that
appear in the lansoprazole, Prevacid, Prevacid SoluTab article.
Abnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a
particular patient. Absorption: Uptake. For example, intestinal
absorption is the uptake of food (or other substances) from the
digestive tract. Capsule: Capsule has many meanings in medicine
including the following: See the entire definition of Capsule
Constipation: Infrequent and frequently incomplete bowel
movements. Constipation is the opposite of diarrhea and is
commonly caused by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS),
diverticulosis, and medications. Paradoxically, constipation can
also be caused by overuse of laxatives. Colon cancer can also
narrow the colon and thereby cause constipation. A high-fiber
diet can frequently relieve constipation. If the diet is not
helpful, medical evaluation is warranted. Diarrhea: A common
condition that involves unusually frequent and liquid bowel
movements. The opposite of constipation. Th