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Sprue (Noun)

Meaning

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.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • The patient was diagnosed with tropical sprue after spending several months in Southeast Asia.
  • Tropical sprue is typically acquired through consuming contaminated food or water.
  • In some cases, tropical sprue can be difficult to distinguish from other gastrointestinal disorders due to similar symptoms.
  • Adults with untreated tropical sprue are at risk of developing complications such as osteoporosis and anemia.
  • Celiac sprue is a chronic disorder that affects digestion and can cause weight loss and diarrhea in children.

Synonyms

  • Tropical Sprue
  • Psilosis

Hypernyms

  • Upset
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