celiac

[ see-lee-ak ]

adjective

1. Anatomy. of, relating to, or located in the cavity of the abdomen.
2. 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

/ ˈsiːlɪˌæk /

adjective

1. anatomy the usual US spelling of coeliac

Word History and Origins

Origin of celiac¹

First recorded in 1655–65; from Latin coeliacus, from Greek koiliakós “of the bowels,” from koilí(a) “bowels” (derivative of koîlos “hollow”; coel- ) + -akos -ac

Example Sentences

For example, people with first-degree relatives who have IBD, gluten sensitivity, celiac disease, frequent GI infections, or IBS may be at higher risk of increased intestinal permeability.

From Time

Now about 20 percent of my clientele is either celiac or gluten-free, so we slowly made it a big part of our concept.

From Eater

That’s why studies analyzing the gluten in standard commercial oats have consistently found they’re not safe for celiacs.

From Popular-Science

More manufacturers have started producing gluten-free oats, but there’s a lot of discussion within the celiac community about just how safe each of the two methods are.

From Popular-Science

They hope that identifying such changes will help them better predict who is likely to develop celiac disease and why.

From Science News For Students

Beyond that, as many as 18 million more people are estimated to have non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

From The Daily Beast

But it turns out that patients with celiac disease actually might, and I was in error when I suggested otherwise.

From The Daily Beast

For celiac patients, avoiding certain gluten-containing cosmetics is important.

From The Daily Beast

Though she knows the day will never come, Nancy sometimes fantasizes about life without celiac disease.

From The Daily Beast

But celiac sufferers find themselves with lots of company these days.

From The Daily Beast

Related Words

• abdominal