celiac
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to the abdomen: Of, in, or belonging to the cavity of the abdomen.
- Relating to celiac disease: Belonging to or prescribed for the medical condition known as celiac disease.
Usage Examples
- Adjective (Relating to the abdomen):
- The surgeon examined the celiac artery.
- The pain was located in the celiac region.
- Adjective (Relating to celiac disease):
- She follows a strict celiac diet, avoiding all gluten.
- The doctor ordered a celiac panel of blood tests.
Advanced Usage
- Celiac disease: This is the primary medical term where "celiac" is used. It is an autoimmune disorder where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine.
- After her diagnosis, she learned everything she could about managing celiac disease.
- Celiac trunk/artery: A major artery that supplies blood to the stomach, liver, spleen, and other abdominal organs.
- The celiac trunk is a critical branch of the abdominal aorta.
Variants and Related Words
- Coeliac: This is a chiefly British English spelling variant of "celiac." The meaning is identical.
- He was diagnosed with coeliac disease last year.
- Celiac sprue: Another name for celiac disease.
- Non-celiac gluten sensitivity: A condition where individuals react to gluten but do not have celiac disease.
Synonyms
- Abdominal: Pertaining to the abdomen (for the first meaning).
- Gluten-sensitive: Related to a reaction to gluten (for the second meaning, though this is a broader term).
Related Phrases and Compounds
- Celiac plexus: A network of nerves located in the abdomen.
- Celiac disease symptoms: The signs of the condition, such as diarrhea, bloating, and fatigue.
Adjective
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of or in or belonging to the cavity of the abdomen
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belonging to or prescribed for celiac disease
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a celiac diet
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