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

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

From BBC • Feb. 23, 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

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

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