an inherited autoimmune digestive disorder in which people cannot tolerate gluten, a protein constituent of wheat, barley, malt, and rye flours. ... [3 related articles]
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A digestive disease that is caused by an immune response to a protein called gluten, which is found in wheat, rye, barley, and oats. Celiac disease damages the lining of the small intestine and interferes with the absorption of nutrients from food. A person with celiac disease may become malnourished no matter how much food is consumed.
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A medical condition that causes an immune reaction to eating gluten, which is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. It causes damage to the intestines and symptoms like stomach pain, bloating, and diarrhea. People with celiac disease must follow a gluten-free diet. Up to 10% of people with type 1 diabetes also have celiac disease.
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a malabsorption syndrome characterized by atrophy and loss of function of the villi of the jejunum and occasionally the cecum. It is related in some way to dietary gluten and is either a hypersensitivity reaction to a protein in certain cereal grains or a local toxic inflammatory reaction to gluten. There is sometimes a hereditary fa...
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. a disease occurring in children and adults characterized by sensitivity to gluten, with chronic inflammation and atrophy of the mucosa of the upper small intestine; manifestations include diarrhea, malabsorption, steatorrhea, nutritional and vitamin deficiencies, and failure to thrive, or short stature. Synonyms: celiac s...
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Our Celiac disease Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Celiac disease Celiac disease: A disorder resulting from an immune reaction to gluten, a protein found in wheat and related grains, and present in many foods. Celiac disease causes impaired absorption and digestion of nutrients through the small intestin...
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A digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. The main cause of celiac disease involves the sensitivity of gluten, which is present in many grains, including rye, oats and barley. Women should consume gluten-free foods to avoid complications during pregnancy.
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n] - a disorder in children and adults
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disease largely of the small intestine caused by an immune response to gluten that results in the production of autoantibodies and an inflammatory response
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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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A disorder resulting from an immune reaction to gluten, a protein found in wheat and related grains, and present in many foods. Celiac disease causes impaired absorption and digestion of nutrients through the small intestine. Symptoms include frequent diarrhea and weight loss. A skin condition dermatitis herpetiformis can be associated with celiac ...
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A hereditary autoimmune disease where gluten adversely affects the small intestine. Symptoms will vary among people. It is lifelong, sometimes fatal, and those affected must avoid wheat, rye and barley. Celiac disease affects approximately 1 percent of the U.S. population; many go undiagnosed. An intestinal biopsy is the gold standard for detecting...
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a hereditary digestive disorder involving intolerance to gluten, usually occurring in young children, characterized by marked abdominal distention, malnutrition, wasting, and the passage of large, fatty, malodorous stools.
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