lactulose
noun
lac·tu·lose
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Medical Definition of lactulose
: a synthetic disaccharide C12H22O11 used as a laxative for chronic constipation and as an acidifier to reduce blood ammonia levels causing neurological symptoms in advanced liver disease
Note: Lactulose is used in solution for oral or rectal administration.