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• a variation of celiac disease.

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

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Example Sentences

"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

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

It was also thought that she had coeliac disease, which made her feel exhausted.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 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