small intestinal bacterial overgrowth; SIBO
Medical term for excessive bacterial growth in the small intestine. Often abbreviated as SIBO in clinical contexts.
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth can cause abdominal pain and diarrhea.
The doctor performed a breath test suspecting SIBO.
Compound of 小腸 (small intestine) + 内 (inside) + 細菌 (bacteria) + 異常 (abnormal) + 増殖 (proliferation). A direct translation of the English medical term 'small intestinal bacterial overgrowth'.