SPRUE
\spɹˈuː], \spɹˈuː], \s_p_ɹ_ˈuː]\
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A disease characterized by intestinal malabsorption and precipitated by gluten-containing foods. The intestinal mucosa shows loss of villous structure.
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Snake's-head
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