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Noun: psilosis  sI'low-sis
  1. A chronic disorder that occurs in tropical and non-tropical forms and in both children and adults; nutrients are not absorbed; symptoms include foul-smelling diarrhoea and emaciation
    - sprue, tropical sprue
     
  2. Falling out of hair

Type of: activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process, disorder, epilation, upset

Encyclopedia: Psilosis