tropical sprue

/ˌtrɑpəkəl spru/
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Definitions of tropical sprue
  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: psilosis, sprue
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    type of:
    disorder, upset
    a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
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