VDict - Definition of sprue

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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

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Words contain "sprue" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
keratomalacia malabsorption syndrome sprue