English Explanatory Dictionary

celiac

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  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.

Pronunciation

/ˈsiːli.æk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-celiac.wav

Word forms

celiac coeliac cœliac celiacs

Etymology

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

Related words

gluten-free

Derived words

celiac artery celiac disease celiac plexus celiac sprue celiac trunk nonceliac supraceliac
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