Celiac Disease

Overview

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

A malabsorption syndrome that is precipitated by the ingestion of gluten-containing foods, such as wheat, rye, and barley. It is characterized by inflammation of the small intestine, loss of microvilli structure, failed intestinal absorption, and malnutrition.

Synonyms:

Celiac Sprue
Disease, Celiac
Enteropathies, Gluten
Enteropathies, Gluten-Sensitive
Enteropathy, Gluten
Enteropathy, Gluten-Sensitive
Gluten Enteropathies
Gluten Enteropathy
Gluten Sensitive Enteropathy
Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathies
Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy
Nontropical Sprue
Sprue, Celiac
Sprue, Nontropical

Broader Topics:

Malabsorption Syndromes

Narrower Topics:

None

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