Autoimmune Disorders

noun a medical condition characterized by inflammation or irritation of the lining of the stomach

• Gastritis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the lining of the stomach.
• I heard that John has been diagnosed with gastritis and has to be careful with his diet.
• My stomach has been acting up lately, I think I might have a bit of gastritis.
• Dealing with all the stress at work feels like a constant case of gastritis in my gut.

noun a type of autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the walls of medium-sized arteries throughout the body

• Kawasaki disease is a rare condition that mainly affects children under the age of five.
• My cousin was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease last year, but he's doing much better now.
• I heard that Kawasaki disease can be pretty scary for parents to deal with.
• Dealing with a difficult boss can feel like battling Kawasaki disease in the workplace.

noun a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own moisture-producing glands, leading to symptoms such as dry eyes and mouth

• Sjögren’s syndrome is an autoimmune condition that affects the body's moisture-producing glands.
• My friend was recently diagnosed with Sjögren’s syndrome, which explains her dry eyes and mouth.
• Dealing with Sjögren’s syndrome can be a real pain in the neck, literally.
• Living with Sjögren’s syndrome sometimes feels like being stuck in a desert without water.

noun a person who has coeliac disease

adjective relating to or characteristic of coeliac disease

• Individuals with coeliac disease must strictly adhere to a gluten-free diet.
• My friend has coeliac disease so we always have to find gluten-free restaurants to eat at.
• I can't eat gluten because I'm coeliac.
• Avoiding gluten is like second nature to someone with coeliac disease.

noun a combining form meaning 'pertaining to the immune system'

adjective relating to the immune system

• The immuno-oncology field is rapidly advancing with new treatments for cancer.
• I heard that immuno-oncology is a promising area for cancer research.
• Immuno stuff is really cool, it's all about boosting your body's defenses.
• Her immuno-response to stress is impressive, she always stays healthy even in tough situations.

noun named after Thomas Addison, the British physician who first described the condition in 1855

• Addison's disease is a rare disorder of the adrenal glands.
• My friend was recently diagnosed with Addison's disease.
• I heard that Addison's disease can really mess with your energy levels.
• Dealing with Addison's disease feels like constantly running on empty.