Meanings
nountropical sprue (uncountable)
- uncountableA particular disease whose major symptom is malabsorption.
Synonyms & antonyms
nouna 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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APA
tropical sprue. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tropical%20sprue
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“tropical sprue.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tropical%20sprue. Accessed November 5, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “tropical sprue,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tropical%20sprue.
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