celiac disease

/ˌsiliˈæk dəˌziz/
/ˈsiliæk dɪˈziz/
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Definitions of celiac disease
  1. noun
    a disorder in children and adults; inability to tolerate wheat protein (gluten); symptoms include foul-smelling diarrhea and emaciation; often accompanied by lactose intolerance
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    disorder, upset
    a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
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