Associations to the word «Coeliac»

Wiktionary

COELIAC, adjective. (UK) (anatomy) Relating to the abdomen, or to the cavity of the abdomen.
COELIAC, adjective. (UK) Abbreviation of coeliac disease; used attributively.
COELIAC, noun. (UK) Someone who has coeliac disease.
CŒLIAC, adjective. (chiefly British spelling) Alternative spelling of coeliac
COELIAC DISEASE, noun. (UK) An auto-immune disease characterised by sensitivity of the lining of the small intestine to gluten, causing a failure to digest food properly.
COELIAC SPRUE, noun. (British) (Canada) Coeliac disease.

Dictionary definition

COELIAC, adjective. Of or in or belonging to the cavity of the abdomen.

Wise words

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John Locke