Sprue - Wikipedia A sprue may refer to: Sprue (manufacturing), a feature in molding and casting molds; Coeliac disease, also known as sprue, a disease of the small intestine; Tropical sprue, disease; Sprue Asparagus, first pickings of asparagus
Sprue | definition of sprue by Medical . . . - Medical Dictionary A disorder of impaired absorption of nutrients from the diet by the small intestine (malabsorption), resulting in malnutrition Two forms of sprue exist: tropical sprue, which occurs mainly in tropical regions; and celiac sprue, which occurs more widely and is due to sensitivity to the wheat protein gluten
Tropical Sprue: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis Treatment Tropical sprue is a rare infectious disease It damages your small intestine so your body can’t absorb nutrients It typically affects people who live in or make long trips to tropical areas, including the Caribbean Symptoms include chronic diarrhea and pale, greasy, smelly poop
Celiac disease – sprue: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition that damages the lining of the small intestine This damage comes from a reaction to eating gluten This is a substance that is found in wheat, rye, barley, and possibly oats It is also found in food made from these ingredients The damaged intestine is not able to fully absorb nutrients from food
SPRUE Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster The meaning of SPRUE is the waste piece on a casting (as of metal or plastic) left by the hole through which the mold was filled
Sprue | CommonSpirit Health Sprue is a disorder in which the intestines are unable to absorb nutrients from food It can cause loss of appetite, diarrhea, weight loss, muscle cramps, pale skin, and bone pain Sprue occurs in two forms: tropical and nontropical
Celiac Disease (Non-Tropical Sprue) - Harvard Health Celiac disease (also called non-tropical sprue, celiac sprue, gluten intolerance and gluten-sensitive enteropathy) is an intestinal disorder in which the body cannot tolerate gluten Gluten is a natural protein in many grains, including wheat, barley, rye and oats
Sprue (manufacturing) - Wikipedia A sprue is a large diameter vertical channel through which liquid material is introduced into a mold It connects the pouring basin to the runner In many cases it controls the flow of material into the mold During casting or molding, the material in the sprue will solidify and need to be removed from the finished part It is usually tapered