celiac disease

noun

: a chronic hereditary intestinal disorder in which an inability to absorb the gliadin portion of gluten results in the gliadin triggering an immune response that damages the intestinal mucosa

called also celiac sprue

Examples of celiac disease in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Chronic Gastrointestinal Conditions Diarrhea is a common symptom of chronic GI disorders, like irritable bowel syndrome or celiac disease. —Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024

In fact, their work, which now uses A.I. similar to AlphaFold, has been used to develop medical treatments, including a Covid-19 antiviral nasal spray and a medication for celiac disease, per the New York Times. —Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024

Originally designed for those with celiac disease or sensitivities, the gluten-free diet has become more of a trend than a medical intervention in recent years. —Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024

Common symptoms of celiac disease include bloating, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss. —Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 2 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

celiac disease

noun

: a chronic hereditary intestinal disorder in which an inability to absorb the gliadin portion of gluten results in the gliadin triggering an immune response that damages the intestinal mucosa

called also celiac sprue, gluten-sensitive enteropathy, nontropical sprue, sprue