Coeliac
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsiːlɪæk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Coeliac is an adjective meaning (anatomy) Relating to the abdomen, or to the cavity of the abdomen.
Meaning
(anatomy) Relating to the abdomen, or to the cavity of the abdomen.
More Meanings
- Abbreviation of coeliac disease; used attributively.
- Someone who has coeliac disease.
Example Sentences
The coeliac ganglia lie on each side of the coeliac trunk.
Hyposplenism in coeliacs does not appear to lead to these diseases.
Next remove the middle portion of the lesser omentum, and feel for the coeliac axis.
Most coeliac patients are childen, the symptoms showing when cereals are first introduced in their diet.
Word Forms
- coeliacs
Synonyms for coeliac
Depending on context, synonyms include celiac.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include celiac, coeliacomesenteric, celiacomesenteric, abdominalian, gastroileac, vesicoabdominal.
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