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celiac

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective celiac has 2 senses
  1. celiac - belonging to or prescribed for celiac disease; "a celiac diet"
  2. coeliac, celiac - of or in or belonging to the cavity of the abdomen

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Celiac

Definition:

Celiac is an adjective that refers to a medical condition called celiac disease, where the small intestine is hypersensitive to gluten.

Senses:

1. Medical:

In a medical context, celiac refers to an autoimmune disorder affecting the small intestine due to an inability to digest gluten, a protein found in wheat and other grains.


Example sentence: John's celiac disease prevents him from consuming any gluten-containing foods.

2. Popular:

Informally, celiac is often used to describe someone who follows a gluten-free diet or is knowledgeable about gluten intolerance.


Example sentence: Mary prepares delicious gluten-free meals as she is very celiac-conscious.

3. Local:

In certain regions, celiac may be used to refer to a local specialty or dish that is particularly popular among locals.


Example sentence: The bakery in town is famous for their mouthwatering celiac bread.

Please note that these senses are not exhaustive and variations may exist.

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