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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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5
Starts with
S
Ends with
E
Contains
PR
Scrabble score
7
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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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

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