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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Gluten-Free Gluten-free bread is necessary for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
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Lindsey Desoto, Health, 16 Sep. 2025
The trend extends far beyond those with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Corn is a gluten-free option for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
—Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
These include celiac disease, pelvic floor dysfunction, irritable bowel syndrome, hormonal imbalances such as hypothyroidism, metabolic disorders like diabetes, neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease or even certain cancers.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
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Lindsey Desoto, Health, 16 Sep. 2025
The trend extends far beyond those with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Corn is a gluten-free option for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
—Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
These include celiac disease, pelvic floor dysfunction, irritable bowel syndrome, hormonal imbalances such as hypothyroidism, metabolic disorders like diabetes, neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease or even certain cancers.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Celiac disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celiac%20disease. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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