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- noun UK An auto-immune disease characterised by sensitivity of the lining of the
small intestine togluten , causing a failure to digest food properly.
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plethora commented on the word coeliac disease
A gluten intolerance.
July 23, 2008
chained_bear commented on the word coeliac disease
This is spelled celiac in the U.S. (of course). My mom has it.
July 24, 2008