coeliac disease

British

noun

a chronic intestinal disorder caused by sensitivity to the protein gliadin contained in the gluten of cereals, characterized by distention of the abdomen and frothy and pale foul-smelling stools

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"As soon as you are diagnosed with coeliac disease, you can start a strict gluten-free lifestyle, and that allowed Eliza to be herself and live," said Selina.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Myfanwy Datta, The States of Guernsey's clinical lead dietitian, said patients diagnosed with coeliac disease were referred to dietitians to manage their condition and ensure they received adequate nutrients in their diet.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

But for people with coeliac disease, a lot of these go-to carbohydrate sources are off-limits, because they contain gluten.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

It was after this that I discovered that I should have been tested for coeliac disease before being instructed to remove gluten from my diet.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2025

She's also referred to AI to find gluten-free restaurants when travelling with a friend who has coeliac disease.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2024

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