Celiac disease

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Celiac disease
TermCeliac disease
Short definitionceliac disease - (pronounced) (SEE-lee-ak dih-ZEEZ) digestive disease caused by an immune response to a protein called gluten 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. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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celiac disease - (pronounced) (SEE-lee-ak dih-ZEEZ) digestive disease caused by an immune response to a protein called gluten 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 can become malnourished no matter how much food is consumed

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