Gluten-related disorders

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Gluten-related disorders

Gluten-related disorders is a term that encompasses a variety of diseases triggered by the ingestion of gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. These disorders include Celiac disease, Non-celiac gluten sensitivity, Wheat allergy, and Dermatitis herpetiformis.

Pronunciation

Gluten-related disorders: /ˈɡluːtən rɪˈleɪtɪd dɪsˈɔːrdərz/

Etymology

The term "gluten-related disorders" is a compound of "gluten", from the Latin gluten meaning "glue", and "related disorders", referring to conditions associated with the ingestion of gluten.

Celiac disease

Celiac disease (pronounced: /ˈsiːliæk diːˈziːz/) is an autoimmune disorder that occurs in genetically predisposed people where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine.

Non-celiac gluten sensitivity

Non-celiac gluten sensitivity (pronounced: /nɒn ˈsiːliæk ˈɡluːtən sɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/) is a syndrome characterized by intestinal and extraintestinal symptoms related to the ingestion of gluten-containing food, in subjects that are not affected by either celiac disease or wheat allergy.

Wheat allergy

Wheat allergy (pronounced: /wiːt ˈælərdʒi/) is an allergic reaction to foods containing wheat, one of the top eight food allergens in the United States.

Dermatitis herpetiformis

Dermatitis herpetiformis (pronounced: /dɜːrməˈtaɪtɪs hɜːrpɪˈtɔːrmaɪtɪs/) is a chronic blistering skin condition, characterised by blisters filled with a watery fluid that is intensely itchy. It is directly linked to the ingestion of gluten in people who are genetically susceptible.

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