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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Reed notes that oat may not be appropriate for people with celiac disease unless they're specifically certified gluten-free because oat milk can contain small amounts of gluten.
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Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
28 June 2026
Basye's son and husband both have celiac disease, which is an autoimmune disease that causes severe digestive issues, joint pain and headaches when encountering gluten.
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Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
That means people with conditions like celiac disease can safely consume it.
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Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
12 June 2026
The study analyzed health records from more than 26,000 adults with obesity and at least one autoimmune disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, type 1 diabetes, vitiligo, and celiac disease.
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Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
9 June 2026
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Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
28 June 2026
Basye's son and husband both have celiac disease, which is an autoimmune disease that causes severe digestive issues, joint pain and headaches when encountering gluten.
—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
That means people with conditions like celiac disease can safely consume it.
—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
12 June 2026
The study analyzed health records from more than 26,000 adults with obesity and at least one autoimmune disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, type 1 diabetes, vitiligo, and celiac disease.
—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
9 June 2026
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“Celiac disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celiac%20disease. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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