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celiac

ce·liac

UK/ˈsiːli.æk/ uncommon us

adjective

1.

belonging to or prescribed for celiac disease

  • “a celiac diet”
2.

of or in or belonging to the cavity of the abdomen

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Origin

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

Phrases

  • celiac artery
  • celiac disease
  • celiac plexus
  • celiac sprue
  • celiac trunk

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