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Nutrients are not absorbed
Answer for the clue "Nutrients are not absorbed ", 5 letters:
sprue
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. 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 [syn: tropical sprue ]
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
Etymology 1 n. (context medicine English) A tropical disease causing a sore throat and tongue, and disturbed digestion; psilosis. Etymology 2 n. 1 (context founding English) The hole through which melted metal is poured into the gate, and thence into the ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"piece of metal (later plastic) attached to a cast object," 1875, earlier (1849) "channel through which metal is poured into a mold;" of unknown origin.
Usage examples of sprue.
After making the cope and cutting the sprue, Starbrook checked the heat.
Using the sprue for a handle, he pulled the casting free from the drag and shook it.