celiac
English
Alternative forms
- coeliac (UK, Australia)
Etymology
From Latin coeliacus, from Ancient Greek κοιλιακός (koiliakós), from κοιλία (koilía, “belly”). Cognate with coelom.
Adjective
celiac (not comparable)
- (US, anatomy) Of, pertaining to or located within the abdomen or abdominal cavity.
- (US, medicine) Of or pertaining to celiac disease.
Derived terms
- celiac disease
- celiac plexus
- celiac sprue
Translations
of or pertaining to the abdominal cavity
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Noun
celiac (plural celiacs)
- Someone who has celiac disease.
Translations
someone who has celiac disease
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Anagrams
- acicle, calice