Sprue

dieNoun

die Sprue (medical); der Gusskanal (technical)

German translations

  1. 01

    spruce

Word details

German meaning
Eine chronische Darmerkrankung, die durch Malabsorption gekennzeichnet ist.
English meaning
Sprue
Synonym
Zöliakie
German example
Die Sprue verursachte bei dem Patienten erhebliche Verdauungsprobleme.
English example
Sprue caused significant digestive problems in the patient.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Sprue
Plural Form
die Spruen

Example sentences with “Sprue”

  1. The doctor diagnosed the patient with sprue. (Der Arzt diagnostizierte bei dem Patienten Sprue.)

Frequently asked questions

Does 'sprue' have different meanings in German?

Yes, 'die Sprue' refers to the medical condition (celiac disease), while 'der Gusskanal' refers to the channel in casting molds.