celiac
pronunciation
How to pronounce celiac in British English:
UK ['si:lɪˌæk]
How to pronounce celiac in American English:
US ['silɪˌæk]
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- Adjective:
- belonging to or prescribed for celiac disease
- of or in or belonging to the cavity of the abdomen
Word Origin
- celiac (adj.)
- alternative spelling of coeliac (q.v.); also see oe.
Example
- 1. But celiac causes the immune system to damage the small intestine .
- 2. Increased prevalence and mortality in undiagnosed celiac disease .
- 3. Although it is a hallmark of the condition , gluten sensitivity by itself is not enough to diagnose celiac disease .
- 4. Scanning range included abdominal aorta celiac trunk crotch and iliac artery crotch .
- 5. Characteristics of regional celiac trunk lymph node metastases from thoracic esophageal carcinoma and the clinical significance of extensive dissection .