celiac - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
English
Adjective
celiac (not comparable)
- (US, anatomy) Of, pertaining to or located within the abdomen or abdominal cavity.
- (US, medicine) Of or pertaining to c(o)eliac disease.
Noun
celiac (plural celiacs)
- Someone who has celiac disease.
Etymology
From Latin coeliacus, from Ancient Greek κοιλιακός (koiliakós), from κοιλία (koilía, “belly”). Cognate with coelom.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈsiːli.æk/
- Audio (Southern England): 🔊
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