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Steatorrhea (pale, foul-smelling and oily stools)

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Steatorrhea (pale, foul-smelling and oily stools)

ID 3630

Steatorrhea is defined as the presence of excess fats in the stool. The stool may be pale in colour, foul-smelling, and oily in consistency.

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