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Preferred term

Sprue, Tropical  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A chronic malabsorption syndrome, occurring mainly in residents of or visitors to the tropics or subtropics. The failed INTESTINAL ABSORPTION of nutrients from the SMALL INTESTINE results in MALNUTRITION and ANEMIA that is due to FOLIC ACID deficiency.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Idiopathic Tropical Malabsorption Syndrome

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-DWLQ28D1-X

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