coeliac

British  

/ ˈsiːlɪˌæk /

adjective

1. of or relating to the abdomen

2. a person who suffers from coeliac disease

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Etymology

Origin of coeliac

C17: from Latin coeliacus, from Greek koiliakos, from koilia belly

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

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 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

"As you can imagine, consuming gluten for 30 years without knowing you are a coeliac will do quite a bit of damage."

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

In front, immediately dorsal to the spleen, is a variable quantity of lymphoidal tissue, which must be very carefully cleared to see the superior mesenteric and coeliac arteries.

From Text Book of Biology, Part 1: Vertebrata by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)