Pronunciation: [spɹˈuː] (IPA) 
The spelling of "sprew" can be confusing, as it is not a commonly used word. The word is typically spelled with an "e" in the middle, but some people may mistakenly spell it with an "o" instead. The correct pronunciation can be represented using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /spruː/, with a long "u" sound at the end. This pronunciation can help guide the proper spelling of the word and avoid common spelling errors.
Sprew is a term primarily used in veterinary medicine and animal science to describe a condition known as coccidiosis. Coccidiosis is an intestinal disease caused by the invasion of protozoan parasites from the genus Eimeria. This disease commonly affects domesticated animals such as poultry, livestock, and rabbits.
When referring to sprew, it is specifically describing the presence of these parasites in the intestines of infected animals. The most notable symptom of spre, is the appearance of blood in the animal's feces, as the parasites can cause damage to the intestinal lining, leading to bleeding.
The term spre is also occasionally used in a broader sense to indicate a general state of digestive disorder or diarrhea in animals. This loose interpretation encompasses various gastrointestinal issues that can cause similar symptoms to coccidiosis, such as bacterial or viral infections, dietary disturbances, or the ingestion of toxic substances.
To treat sprew, veterinary intervention is required, especially in severe cases. The treatment generally involves administering appropriate medications, such as anti-coccidial drugs, to eliminate the parasites from the animal's intestines, restore the intestinal lining, and control the symptoms.
Overall, spre is a clinical term specifically used to describe the presence of Eimeria protozoan parasites in the intestines of infected animals, more commonly known as coccidiosis, but can also be used more broadly to indicate general digestive disorders or diarrhea in animals.
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A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
The word "sprew" is a Middle English term that originated from the Old English word "sprewan". It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "sprewiz" and ultimately to the Proto-Indo-European root "sper-", which means "to strew" or "to scatter". In Old English, "sprewan" had the meaning of "to scatter" or "to sow". Over time, the word evolved, and in modern English, "sprew" or "sprue" refers to a disorder or abnormality in the small intestine.
