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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

So it was a relief when Eliza was finally diagnosed with coeliac disease, which affects one in 100 adults and children.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

According to Coeliac UK, one in 100 people in the UK have coeliac disease but only 36% are diagnosed.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Tristen Humphreys from Coeliac UK said: "We need to recognise that a gluten-free diet is the treatment for coeliac disease, it's a serious autoimmune disease not a lifestyle choice – we want that recognised."

From BBC • Jul. 24, 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

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