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celiac

Pronunciation: /ˈsiːli.æk/

The English word “celiac” has 3 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Of, pertaining to or located within the abdomen or abdominal cavity.
  2. Of or pertaining to c(o)eliac disease.

noun

  1. Someone who has celiac disease.

Etymology

From Latin coeliacus, from Ancient Greek κοιλιακός (koiliakós), from κοιλία (koilía, “belly”). Cognate with coelom.

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