celiac

adjective

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ce·li·ac | \ ˈsē-lē-ˌak

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

noun

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, 6 July 2020 Typically, celiac causes gastrointestinal symptoms such as constipation, diarrhea and bloating. — Amanda Keener, New York Times, 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, 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, 3 Apr. 2018 That said, non-celiac gluten sensitivity is still a pretty misunderstood condition. — Christine Byrne, SELF, 22 Sep. 2017 But what if this newfound awareness triggers concern that your child may be suffering from celiac disease? — Hannah Drown, cleveland.com, 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, 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, 12 July 2017

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