coeliac
/ˈsiːlɪak
/(US celiac)
adjective
1 Anatomy Relating to the abdomen.Iron is absorbed in the proximal small intestine, where celiac manifestations are most prominent; hence, iron malabsorption is common....
- With the exception of nausea and vomiting secondary to stimulation of the celiac plexus, gastrointestinal symptoms are usually absent.
- Abdominal exploration showed that celiac lymph nodes were normal in appearance.
2 Medicine Relating to or affected by coeliac disease: a coeliac child...
- The villi in celiac patients have collapsed and fail to absorb nutrients.
- When consumed by celiac sufferers, gluten damages the lining of the small intestine, blocking nutrient absorption and leading to vitamin deficiencies.
- The doctor comments on the high incidence of osteoporosis in coeliac patients and says that this may be a presenting feature.
noun Medicine
A person with coeliac disease.Staples such as bread, pasta and flour can be obtained on prescription and many coeliacs can eat a healthy and even enjoyable diet....
- The society estimates that there are possibly 16,000 coeliacs in the country.
- The market has a very good range of gluten free food (muffins, chocolate cakes and gluten free bread) which should suit all coeliacs.
Origin
Mid 17th century: from Latin coeliacus, from Greek koiliakos, from koilia 'belly'.
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