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coeliac disease

British  

noun

  1. 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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

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

She advised islanders with coeliac disease to get an annual review with their GP to test their blood levels.

From BBC Feb. 23, 2026

But that all changed in 2024 when she received a "game-changing diagnosis" of coeliac disease, an autoimmune condition whereby consuming gluten causes the body's immune system to attack internal organs, including the small intestine.

From BBC Dec. 10, 2025

A coeliac disease sufferer from Leicestershire has said the decision to stop gluten-free food prescriptions is "another kick in the teeth" for people with the condition.

From BBC Dec. 21, 2024

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