celiac

1 of 2

adjective

ce·​li·​ac ˈsē-lē-ˌak How to pronounce celiac (audio)
variants or chiefly British coeliac
1
: of or relating to the abdominal cavity
2
: relating to or used for celiac disease
a celiac diet

celiac

2 of 2

noun

variants or chiefly British coeliac
plural celiacs
: a person affected with celiac disease
Many celiacs bounce from doctor to doctor for help with symptoms that stubbornly defy treatment.—David P. Hamilton

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Adjective
Regularly consuming dairy may help prevent complications like osteoporosis in people with celiac disease.13 The most common dairy products include milk, yogurt, and cheese. —Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 5 Oct. 2024 Depositphotos View 1 Images Scientists have made a breakthrough that could lead to new treatment options for celiac patients. —Michael Irving, New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2024
Noun
Her two daughters, Emily and Kate, were diagnosed with celiac as adolescents. —Matti Gellman, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2024 Read on to discover 15 gluten-free gifts perfect for your friend with celiac, your cousin with a gluten intolerance, and everyone in between. —Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for celiac 

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin coeliacus, from Greek koiliakos, from koilia cavity, from koilos hollow — more at cave

First Known Use

Adjective

1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1976, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of celiac was in 1662

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celiac

1 of 2 adjective
ce·​li·​ac
variants or chiefly British coeliac
ˈsē-lē-ˌak How to pronounce celiac (audio)
1
: of or relating to the abdominal cavity
2
: belonging to or prescribed for celiac disease
the celiac syndrome
a celiac diet

celiac

2 of 2 noun
variants or chiefly British coeliac
: a celiac part (as a nerve)
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