coeliac

/ ˈsiːlɪˌæk /

adjective

1. of or relating to the abdomen
2. a person who suffers from coeliac disease

Word History and Origins

Origin of coeliac¹

C17: from Latin coeliacus, from Greek koiliakos, from koilia belly

Example Sentences

She's also referred to AI to find gluten-free restaurants when travelling with a friend who has coeliac disease.

From BBC

The mainstream theory suggests that chronic inflammation in coeliac disease leads to a leaky gut.

From Science Daily

The results reveal a bidirectional association between perinatal depression and autoimmune thyroiditis, psoriasis, MS, ulcerative colitis, and coeliac disease.

From Science Daily

Food allergies, intolerances or coeliac disease affect two million in the UK.

From BBC

A health board has been criticised for reacting too slowly when a coeliac patient died after eating Weetabix.

From BBC