Sprue

n.	1.	(Founding) Strictly, the hole through which melted metal is poured into the gate, and thence into the mold.
	2.	(Med.) Same as Sprew.

Noun

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sprue - a chronic disorder that occurs in tropical and nontropical forms and in both children and adults; nutrients are not absorbed; symptoms include foul-smelling diarrhea and emaciation Synonyms: tropical sprue

disorder, tropical sprue, upset