MeSH definition : A chronic malabsorption syndrome, occurring mainly in residents of or visitors to
the tropics or subtropics. The failed INTESTINAL ABSORPTION of nutrients from the
SMALL INTESTINE results in MALNUTRITION and ANEMIA that is due to FOLIC ACID deficiency.;
A chronic malabsorption syndrome, occurring mainly in residents of or visitors to
the tropics or subtropics. The failed INTESTINAL ABSORPTION of nutrients from the
SMALL INTESTINE results in MALNUTRITION and ANEMIA that is due to FOLIC ACID deficiency.