celiac disease

American  

[see-lee-ak di-zeez] / ˈsi liˌæk dɪˌziz /

especially British, coeliac disease

noun

Pathology.

1. a hereditary digestive disorder in which eating gluten causes an autoimmune response within the small intestine, damaging the organ and leading to symptoms such as stomach pain, constipation or diarrhea, fatty stools, and malnutrition.

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celiac disease Scientific  

/ sē′lē-ăk′ /

1. A gastrointestinal disease characterized by an inability to absorb the protein gluten, resulting in diarrhea, the passage of stools having a high fat content, and nutritional and vitamin deficiencies. Individuals with celiac disease must avoid ingesting products made from grains containing gluten, including wheat, rye, barley, and oats.

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Etymology

Origin of celiac disease

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

That said, researchers have ways to measure the permeability of the gut lining and are investigating how it might be linked with conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease and celiac disease.

From Seattle Times

Ms. Lynch, who also has celiac disease and diabetes, is immunocompromised.

From New York Times

Autoimmune disorders such as lupus, diabetes, celiac disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and many more are common, and many are becoming more prevalent.

From Scientific American

Most important, there are gluten-free dining options, a must for Stitt, who has celiac disease.

From Washington Post

She doesn’t have celiac disease, but she feels better without gluten in her diet.

From New York Times