sprue meaning

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sprue (noun): a chronic disorder that occurs in tropical and non-tropical forms and in both children and adults; nutrients are not absorbed; symptoms include foul-smelling diarrhea and emaciation.

Definition of sprue

  1. a chronic disorder that occurs in tropical and non-tropical forms and in both children and adults; nutrients are not absorbed; symptoms include foul-smelling diarrhea and emaciation

    Synonyms: tropical sprue, psilosis

    Type of: disorder

Scrabble score: 7 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SP · words ending in UE · 5-letter words

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