CELIAC Definition & Meaning

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celiac

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Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

Anatomy. of, relating to, or located in the cavity of the abdomen.
Pathology. of, relating to, or having celiac disease:
My sister just found out she's celiac.
Your age and stage of life can change your experiences of getting a celiac diagnosis.

celiac

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adjective

anatomy the usual US spelling of coeliac

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of celiac¹

First recorded in 1655–65; from Latin coeliacus, from Greek ��Ǿ��ó�� “of the bowels,” from ��Ǿ��í(��) “bowels” (derivative of ��î��ǲ� “h�Ǳ��Ƿ�”; coel- ) + -akos -ac

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A gluten-free diet protects celiac patients from severe intestinal damage.

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“My son is celiac, so we did a quick question to see whether something is gluten free,” Pichai says.

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Then, I was diagnosed with celiac disease and had to change my diet.

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She added that she knows Disney’s Disability Access Service “inside and out” and works with clients who have mobility impairments, autism spectrum disorders, celiac disease and other issues.

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A previously energetic little boy, he now has asthma, celiac disease, joint pain, nausea, intense fatigue, and other health conditions, all of which doctors believe were caused by the virus.

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