celiac
Of, pertaining to or located within the abdomen or abdominal cavityOf, pertaining to or located within the abdomen or abdominal cavity.
» Gluten brings a lot of problems for celiacs.
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2 senses(US, not comparable)Of, pertaining to or located within the abdomen or abdominal cavity.
of or in or belonging to the cavity of the abdomen
(US, not comparable)Of or pertaining to c(o)eliac disease.
belonging to or prescribed for celiac disease
Examples
5 sentencesGluten brings a lot of problems for celiacs.
I can understand why someone with celiac disease would eat this, but why would you?
Headaches, stomachaches and infertility are all symptoms of celiac disease, an immune system disorder that affects the gastrointestinal tract.
Seitan is the Satan of celiac patients.
My friend is celiac. So she does not support gluten.
Translations
4 languagesOrigin
From Latin coeliacus, from Ancient Greek κοιλιακός (koiliakós), from κοιλία (koilía, “bellFrom Latin coeliacus, from Ancient Greek κοιλιακός (koiliakós), from κοιλία (koilía, “belly”). Cognate with coelom.
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Synonyms
1 synonyms- of or in or belonging to the cavity of the abdomen:coeliac
Word family
8 related wordsSee also
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