psilosis

Definitions of psilosis
  1. 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
    synonyms: sprue, tropical sprue
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    type of:
    disorder, upset
    a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
  2. noun
    falling out of hair
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    type of:
    activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process
    an organic process that takes place in the body
    epilation
    loss of hair; the result of removing hair
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