sprue
noun
1.
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
Origin
From Dutch spruw, sprouw. First described by William Hillary.
Phrases
- sprue goo
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