celiac disease
noun
: a chronic hereditary intestinal disorder in which an inability to absorb the gliadin portion of gluten results in the gliadin triggering an immune response that damages the intestinal mucosa
called also celiac sprue
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Though sourdough makes a healthy choice for most people, those who need to avoid or restrict gluten, such as people with celiac disease and gluten intolerance, should avoid sourdough made with gluten-containing flours.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Jan. 2025
But because other gastrointestinal disorders—such as celiac disease and inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s disease—can have similar symptoms to IBS, doctors often order tests to rule those out before making an IBS diagnosis.
—Stacey Colino, TIME, 19 Sep. 2024
Dizziness People with celiac disease may feel dizzy at times.
—Daniel More, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
In addition to allergy concerns, wheat poses a serious medical risk for those with celiac disease, an autoimmune condition that leaves those affected with hypersensitivity to the gluten found in wheat and some other grains.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Jan. 2025
But because other gastrointestinal disorders—such as celiac disease and inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s disease—can have similar symptoms to IBS, doctors often order tests to rule those out before making an IBS diagnosis.
—Stacey Colino, TIME, 19 Sep. 2024
Dizziness People with celiac disease may feel dizzy at times.
—Daniel More, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
In addition to allergy concerns, wheat poses a serious medical risk for those with celiac disease, an autoimmune condition that leaves those affected with hypersensitivity to the gluten found in wheat and some other grains.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Celiac disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celiac%20disease. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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