celiac

ce·li·ac | \ ˈsē-lē-ˌak

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variants: or chiefly British coeliac

Definition of celiac

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : of or relating to the abdominal cavity

2 : relating to or used for celiac disease a celiac diet

celiac

variants: or chiefly British coeliac

plural celiacs

Definition of celiac (Entry 2 of 2)

: a person affected with celiac disease Many celiacs bounce from doctor to doctor for help with symptoms that stubbornly defy treatment.— David P. Hamilton

Examples of celiac in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective Gluten-free or celiac customers can inform the staff of their restrictions and have the meal made without ingredients containing gluten. — Dallas News, "Searching for gluten-free grub? Here are five spots in Garland," 6 July 2020 Typically, celiac causes gastrointestinal symptoms such as constipation, diarrhea and bloating. — Amanda Keener, New York Times, "Should You Screen Your Child for Celiac Disease?," 17 Apr. 2020 In years past, non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) wasn't taken very seriously, including by a wide swath of the medical community. — Carolyn Todd, Allure, "How to Tell If You Have Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity," 21 May 2018 Non-celiac gluten sensitivity: This sensitivity often is diagnosed when doctors rule out celiac disease and a wheat allergy but recognize there is a medical concern present. — Hannah Drown, cleveland.com, "How many people really need to avoid gluten in their diet?," 3 Apr. 2018 That said, non-celiac gluten sensitivity is still a pretty misunderstood condition. — Christine Byrne, SELF, "16 Delicious Gluten-Free Products You Can Buy at the Supermarket," 22 Sep. 2017 But what if this newfound awareness triggers concern that your child may be suffering from celiac disease? — Hannah Drown, cleveland.com, "What to do if you suspect your child has celiac disease: Gluten-Free in the CLE," 29 Aug. 2017 Whole-grain vs. gluten-free bread: Gluten-free foods were created for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. — Cara Rosenbloom, charlotteobserver, "The lies you’re fed: 6 ‘healthy’ foods that aren’t," 22 Aug. 2017 The directive is of particular importance to Catholics with celiac disease, who may become severely ill after eating even small amounts of gluten. — Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, "Vatican Vetoes Gluten-Free Communion Wafers," 12 July 2017

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“Celiac.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celiac. Accessed 20 Jan. 2021.

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celiac

ce·li·ac

variants: or chiefly British coeliac \ ˈsē-lē-ˌak

How to pronounce celiac (audio)

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Medical Definition of celiac

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : of or relating to the abdominal cavity

2 : belonging to or prescribed for celiac disease the celiac syndrome a celiac diet

celiac

variants: or chiefly British coeliac

Medical Definition of celiac (Entry 2 of 2)

: a celiac part (as a nerve)

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