- a variation of celiac.
coeliac
Britishadjective
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of or relating to the abdomen
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a person who suffers from coeliac disease
Etymology
Origin of coeliac
C17: from Latin coeliacus, from Greek koiliakos, from koilia belly
Example Sentences
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The NHS says coeliac disease is an auto-immune condition in which a person's immune system attacks their own tissues when they eat gluten.
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2026
It said it recognised how important choice and availability were for those managing coeliac disease or gluten intolerance and was "regularly reviewing" its ranges across its Guernsey stores.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026
The States of Guernsey said patients diagnosed with coeliac disease were able to obtain certain gluten-free foods on prescription.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026
Guernsey based nutritional therapist Carol Champion advised people with coeliac disease to eat more foods that were "naturally gluten free" such as potatoes, rice, oats and sweet potatoes, rather than buying too many ultra-processed foods.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026
The coeliac axis is a thick, short artery, which almost immediately divides into the gastric, hepatic and splenic branches.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" by Various
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