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sprue

DEFINITIONS OF: sprue

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n 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:
psilosis, tropical sprue
Type of:
disorder, upset
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
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