celiac

especially British, coe·li·ac

[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

Depending on the day, sometimes they tell you the glass noodles are gluten-free and sometimes they tell you they’re not, so I wouldn’t recommend that to anyone who is celiac.

From Los Angeles Times

"My wife and one of my five children have celiac disease," said Rami Taha who lives in central Gaza.

From BBC

I have celiac disease, and I’ve had it since before being gluten-free was trendy.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Science Daily

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

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• abdominal