Pronunciation: /ˈsiːli.æk/

Definitions of coeliac

noun a person who has coeliac disease

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is a coeliac and has to avoid gluten in her diet.

A2 The coeliac disease can cause damage to the small intestine.

B1 As a coeliac, she needs to be careful about cross-contamination when eating out.

B2 Living with coeliac disease requires strict adherence to a gluten-free diet.

C1 The coeliac community provides support and resources for those with the condition.

C2 Researchers are studying new treatments for coeliac disease to improve quality of life for patients.

adjective relating to or characteristic of coeliac disease

Example Sentences

A1 My friend has a coeliac disease and needs to avoid gluten in her diet.

A2 The restaurant offers a variety of coeliac-friendly options for customers with gluten intolerance.

B1 The coeliac community has been advocating for better labeling of gluten-free products.

B2 The doctor recommended a coeliac test for anyone experiencing digestive issues after consuming gluten.

C1 Research on coeliac disease has led to advancements in understanding autoimmune conditions.

C2 The chef created a specialized menu for coeliac guests attending the event.

Examples of coeliac in a Sentence

formal Individuals with coeliac disease must strictly adhere to a gluten-free diet.

informal My friend has coeliac disease so we always have to find gluten-free restaurants to eat at.

slang I can't eat gluten because I'm coeliac.

figurative Avoiding gluten is like second nature to someone with coeliac disease.

Grammatical Forms of coeliac

past tense

coeliac

plural

coeliacs

comparative

more coeliac

superlative

most coeliac

present tense

coeliac

future tense

will coeliac

perfect tense

have coeliac

continuous tense

is coeliac

singular

coeliac

positive degree

coeliac

infinitive

to coeliac

gerund

coeliac-ing

participle

coeliac-ed

Origin and Evolution of coeliac

First Known Use: 0019 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'coeliac' originated from the Greek word 'koiliakos' which means 'suffering in the bowels'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a severe gastrointestinal condition, the word 'coeliac' has evolved to specifically refer to a gluten-related autoimmune disorder known as coeliac disease.