coeliac
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or located in the abdominal cavity: "Coeliac" describes something pertaining to or situated within the body cavity that contains the stomach, intestines, and other digestive organs.
- Relating to celiac disease: In medical contexts, "coeliac" (often spelled "celiac" in American English) specifically refers to a disorder characterized by an adverse reaction to gluten, affecting the small intestine.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The surgeon examined the coeliac region before the procedure. (The surgeon examined the area within the abdominal cavity before the procedure.)
- She was diagnosed with coeliac disease and must follow a strict gluten-free diet. (She was diagnosed with celiac disease and must follow a strict gluten-free diet.)
Advanced Usage
- "Coeliac artery" (also "celiac trunk"): A major artery that supplies blood to the stomach, liver, spleen, and parts of the pancreas and duodenum.
- The coeliac artery branches shortly after leaving the aorta.
- "Coeliac plexus": A network of nerves located in the abdomen.
- An injection was administered to block the coeliac plexus and relieve pain.
Variants and Related Words
- Celiac (adj): The American English spelling variant of "coeliac," with identical meanings.
- Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder.
- Coeliac disease (n): The specific medical condition. (Note: This is a compound term listed here as a related phrase, not as the primary definition of the isolated word "coeliac").
- Coeliacus (adj): A less common Latin-derived form, sometimes used in very technical anatomical contexts.
Synonyms
- Abdominal: Pertaining to the abdomen (a more general synonym for the anatomical sense).
- Visceral: Relating to the internal organs in the abdomen (or thorax).
Related Phrases and Collocations
- Coeliac sprue: Another term for celiac disease.
- The biopsy confirmed a diagnosis of coeliac sprue.
- Refractory coeliac disease: A severe form of celiac disease that does not respond to a gluten-free diet.
- Managing refractory coeliac disease requires specialized care.
Adjective
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of or in or belonging to the cavity of the abdomen
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