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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An endoscopy eventually revealed a stomach ulcer, and additional testing confirmed that Calvin had celiac disease.
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Emily Weaver, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Experts recommend healthier bread options, such as whole grain, which may help prevent the development of chronic health conditions, or gluten-free choices for people with either celiac disease or a gluten allergy.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2025
Corn is a gluten-free option for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Of course, people with celiac disease, wheat allergies, or gluten sensitivities don’t have a choice as to whether to follow a gluten-free diet.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 3 Mar. 2025
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Emily Weaver, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Experts recommend healthier bread options, such as whole grain, which may help prevent the development of chronic health conditions, or gluten-free choices for people with either celiac disease or a gluten allergy.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2025
Corn is a gluten-free option for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Of course, people with celiac disease, wheat allergies, or gluten sensitivities don’t have a choice as to whether to follow a gluten-free diet.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Celiac disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celiac%20disease. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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