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

Examples of celiac disease in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Supporting storm victims Diagnosed with celiac disease at 3, Gowan learned to cook out of necessity as much as enjoyment. —Sara Murphy, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025

For example, one friend has celiac disease and works closely with a foundation that raises awareness about the condition. —Jessica Boehm, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025

The grants support research into diabetes prevention and treatment, celiac disease treatment and prostate cancer, the university says. —Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025

People with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) experience abdominal pain, gas, bloating, and diarrhea after consuming gluten. —Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 11 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

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Medical Definition

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, gluten-sensitive enteropathy, nontropical sprue, sprue