English Explanatory Dictionary

coeliac

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Relating to the abdomen, or to the cavity of the abdomen.
  2. Abbreviation of coeliac disease; used attributively.
noun
  1. Someone who has coeliac disease.

Pronunciation

/ˈsiːlɪæk/ En-us-coeliac.ogg LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-coeliac.wav

Word forms

coeliac celiac cœliac coeliacs

Etymology

From Latin coeliacus, from Ancient Greek κοιλιακός (koiliakós), from κοιλία (koilía, “belly”). By surface analysis, coel- + -i- + -ac. Cognate with coelom.

Derived words

coeliac flux coeliac passion coeliac plexus coeliac sprue supracoeliac
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