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

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One small study highlights that some people with celiac disease may also have fructose malabsorption.10 Living With Fructose Intolerance Managing fructose intolerance involves making dietary adjustments and being mindful of fructose intake. Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 1 Nov. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for celiac disease 

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of celiac disease was in 1911

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“Celiac disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celiac%20disease. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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

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