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coeliac disease

British

noun

a chronic intestinal disorder caused by sensitivity to the protein gliadin contained in the gluten of cereals, characterized by distention of the abdomen and frothy and pale foul-smelling stools

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The States of Guernsey said patients diagnosed with coeliac disease were able to obtain certain gluten-free foods on prescription.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Guernsey based nutritional therapist Carol Champion advised people with coeliac disease to eat more foods that were "naturally gluten free" such as potatoes, rice, oats and sweet potatoes, rather than buying too many ultra-processed foods.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Those with coeliac disease cannot eat gluten as their immune system attacks their own tissues and their body cannot properly take in nutrients.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2025

A coeliac disease sufferer from Leicestershire has said the decision to stop gluten-free food prescriptions is "another kick in the teeth" for people with the condition.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2024

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

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2024

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