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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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.
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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
In the case of celiac disease, a gluten-free diet is the only treatment.20 Gluten might also be avoided for those who have NCGS or a gluten intolerance.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
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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
In the case of celiac disease, a gluten-free diet is the only treatment.20 Gluten might also be avoided for those who have NCGS or a gluten intolerance.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
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