coeliac
Britishadjective
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of or relating to the abdomen
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a person who suffers from coeliac disease
Etymology
Origin of coeliac
C17: from Latin coeliacus, from Greek koiliakos, from koilia belly
Example Sentences
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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
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
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
But for people with coeliac disease, a lot of these go-to carbohydrate sources are off-limits, because they contain gluten.
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)
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