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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Dizziness People with celiac disease may feel dizzy at times.
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Daniel More, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
In addition to allergy concerns, wheat poses a serious medical risk for those with celiac disease, an autoimmune condition that leaves those affected with hypersensitivity to the gluten found in wheat and some other grains.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Individuals With Medical Conditions Many medical conditions, such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and celiac disease can affect nutrient absorption.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Those with a distinctive gut microbial signature include irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, and colorectal cancer as well as nonintestinal disorders such as obesity and type 2 diabetes.
—Kathy Willis, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
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Daniel More, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
In addition to allergy concerns, wheat poses a serious medical risk for those with celiac disease, an autoimmune condition that leaves those affected with hypersensitivity to the gluten found in wheat and some other grains.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Individuals With Medical Conditions Many medical conditions, such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and celiac disease can affect nutrient absorption.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Those with a distinctive gut microbial signature include irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, and colorectal cancer as well as nonintestinal disorders such as obesity and type 2 diabetes.
—Kathy Willis, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Celiac disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celiac%20disease. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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