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tropical sprue

/ˈtrɒpɪkəl spruː/

Traducción: Trastorno crónico de la digestión que afecta al intestino delgado, generalmente adquirido en regiones tropicales, caracterizado por mala absorción de nutrientes, diarrea y deficiencias nutricionales.

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/ˈtrɒpɪkəl spruː/C2formalmedical
  • esTrastorno crónico de la digestión que afecta al intestino delgado, generalmente adquirido en regiones tropicales, caracterizado por mala absorción de nutrientes, diarrea y deficiencias nutricionales.

A chronic digestive disorder affecting the small intestine, typically acquired in tropical regions, characterized by malabsorption, diarrhea, and nutritional deficiencies.

  1. Malabsorption diseaseC1formal

    A chronic digestive disorder affecting the small intestine, causing malabsorption of nutrients, often found in tropical regions.

    esesprúe tropical

    • The patient was diagnosed with tropical sprue after months of diarrhea and weight loss.
    • Treatment for tropical sprue usually includes antibiotics and folic acid supplements.
    • Tropical sprue is more common in parts of Southeast Asia and the Caribbean.