English noun: psilosis | |||
1. | psilosis (state) 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 diarrhea and emaciation | ||
Synonyms | sprue, tropical sprue | ||
Broader (hypernym) | disorder, upset | ||
2. | psilosis (process) falling out of hair | ||
Broader (hypernym) | activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process, epilation | ||