coeliac disease
An auto-immune disease characterised by sensitivity of the lining of the small…An auto-immune disease characterised by sensitivity of the lining of the small intestine to gluten, causing a failure to digest food properly.
» A gluten-free diet is the most effective treatment for coeliac disease.
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1 senses(UK, uncountable)An auto-immune disease characterised by sensitivity of the lining of the small intestine to gluten, causing a failure to digest food properly.
Zöliakie
целиаки́яceliakíja
Examples
1 sentencesA gluten-free diet is the most effective treatment for coeliac disease.
Translations
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Synonyms
3 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
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