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

Currently, gourmands with celiac disease or with food allergies wanting to dine out are reliant on accurate menus listings or verbal warnings from staff to discern which dishes are safe. —Shirl Leigh january 14, New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2026

When To See a Healthcare Provider Differentiating IBS from other gastrointestinal conditions, such as celiac disease or inflammatory bowel disease, is crucial for receiving the most effective treatment. —Pamela Assid Woughter, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026

Symptoms of celiac disease include various digestive issues and growth and development problems. —Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026

For those with celiac disease or severe allergies, a restaurant menu is not just a list of dishes but a high-stakes roll of the dice. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for celiac disease

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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