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celiac

[ see-lee-ak ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

Anatomy. of, relating to, or located in the cavity of the abdomen.
Pathology. of, relating to, or having celiac disease:
My sister just found out she's celiac.
Your age and stage of life can change your experiences of getting a celiac diagnosis.

celiac

/ ˈsiːlɪˌæk /

adjective

anatomy the usual US spelling of coeliac

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Word History and Origins

Origin of celiac¹

First recorded in 1655–65; from Latin coeliacus, from Greek koiliakós “of the bowels,” from koilí(a) “bowels” (derivative of koîlos “hollow”; coel- ) + -akos -ac

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Example Sentences

Beyond that, as many as 18 million more people are estimated to have non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

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But it turns out that patients with celiac disease actually might, and I was in error when I suggested otherwise.

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For celiac patients, avoiding certain gluten-containing cosmetics is important.

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Though she knows the day will never come, Nancy sometimes fantasizes about life without celiac disease.

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But celiac sufferers find themselves with lots of company these days.

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Related Words

abdominal

Celia celiac disease

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