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

Examples of celiac disease in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the She Pivots interview, Esposito opened up about her years-long struggle with celiac disease. —Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 18 June 2024

But gluten-free diners, like me, have an even more unique appreciation for the hamburger chain due to its willingness to go above and beyond for guests with food allergies or celiac disease. —Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 24 Apr. 2024

Gastrointestinal disorders − such as Crohn’s or celiac disease. —Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Mar. 2024

Crohn's disease, cystic fibrosis, celiac disease, and certain liver and kidney conditions can cause vitamin D deficiency, so people with these illnesses might also need supplements. —Christie Aschwanden, Scientific American, 1 Jan. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

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, gluten-sensitive enteropathy, nontropical sprue, sprue