Definition: Meaning of, tropical sprue in English to English dictionary.
Pronunciation:/ ˈtrɒpɪk(ə)l spruː /
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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 diarrhoea and emaciation