Which of the following conditions is most likely associated with 'steatorrhea' (excess fat in the stool)?
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Correct answer: Chronic pancreatitis
Chronic pancreatitis leads to a deficiency in lipase and other pancreatic enzymes, resulting in malabsorption of fats. This causes stools to be bulky, foul-smelling, and greasy, often floating in the toilet bowl.
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