celiac

Meanings

• noun

  A serious digestive disorder that prevents the body from digesting gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye.

  - "She was diagnosed with celiac disease at a young age."
  - "Celiac affects approximately 1 in 100 people worldwide."

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Variants

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celiac , coeliac , celiacs , coeliacs , celiac disease , celiac diseases , celiac sprue

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'koiliakos,' meaning 'suffering in the bowels.'

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Trivia

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1. Celiac disease is not the same as a wheat allergy or gluten intolerance.

2. There are over 300 symptoms of celiac disease, making it a complex and diverse condition.

3. The ancient Egyptians may have been the first to recognize celiac disease based on symptoms and dietary restrictions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gluten-free diet: A diet that excludes foods containing gluten, which is essential for individuals with celiac disease to maintain a healthy digestive system.

2. Coeliac disease: An alternative spelling of celiac disease, commonly used in the United Kingdom and some other countries.

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Culture

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Celiac disease has been linked to various cultural and historical contexts, including the ancient Roman practice of making bread from barley and the spread of industrial agriculture in the late 19th century, which led to increased consumption of wheat and other grains.

How to Memorize "celiac"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with celiac disease eating gluten-containing foods and experiencing digestive symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'celiac' with the gluten-free diet and the need to avoid foods containing wheat, barley, and rye.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the acronym 'Celiac Causes Crummy Celestial Conditions,' where 'Celiac' refers to the disease and 'Crummy Celestial Conditions' represent the digestive symptoms.

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