celiac disease
noun
: a chronic hereditary intestinal disorder in which an inability to absorb the gliadin portion of gluten results in the gliadin triggering an immune response that damages the intestinal mucosa
called also celiac sprue
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Supporting storm victims Diagnosed with celiac disease at 3, Gowan learned to cook out of necessity as much as enjoyment.
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Sara Murphy, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025
For example, one friend has celiac disease and works closely with a foundation that raises awareness about the condition.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
The grants support research into diabetes prevention and treatment, celiac disease treatment and prostate cancer, the university says.
—Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
People with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) experience abdominal pain, gas, bloating, and diarrhea after consuming gluten.
—Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 11 Mar. 2025
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Sara Murphy, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025
For example, one friend has celiac disease and works closely with a foundation that raises awareness about the condition.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
The grants support research into diabetes prevention and treatment, celiac disease treatment and prostate cancer, the university says.
—Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
People with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) experience abdominal pain, gas, bloating, and diarrhea after consuming gluten.
—Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for celiac disease
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“Celiac disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celiac%20disease. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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