coeliac
Britishadjective
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of or relating to the abdomen
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a person who suffers from coeliac disease
Etymology
Origin of coeliac
C17: from Latin coeliacus, from Greek koiliakos, from koilia belly
Example Sentences
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The States of Guernsey said patients diagnosed with coeliac disease were able to obtain certain gluten-free foods on prescription.
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But that all changed in 2024 when she received a "game-changing diagnosis" of coeliac disease, an autoimmune condition whereby consuming gluten causes the body's immune system to attack internal organs, including the small intestine.
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It was also thought that she had coeliac disease, which made her feel exhausted.
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Those with coeliac disease cannot eat gluten as their immune system attacks their own tissues and their body cannot properly take in nutrients.
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As well as continuing helping them through my recipes, I want to keep raising awareness for the gluten-free and coeliac community beyond that.
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