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Celiac

//ˈsiːli.æk// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, pertaining to or located within the abdomen or abdominal cavity. US, not-comparable
  2. 2
    Of or pertaining to c(o)eliac disease. US, not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or in or belonging to the cavity of the abdomen wordnet
  2. 2
    belonging to or prescribed for celiac disease wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    Someone who has celiac disease.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin coeliacus, from Ancient Greek κοιλιακός (koiliakós), from κοιλία (koilía, “belly”). Cognate with coelom.

Etymology 2

From Latin coeliacus, from Ancient Greek κοιλιακός (koiliakós), from κοιλία (koilía, “belly”). Cognate with coelom.

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