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Preferred Term:

celiac disease

Definition:
A malabsorption syndrome that is precipitated by the ingestion of foods containing gluten, such as wheat, rye, and barley. It is characterized by inflammation of the small intestine, loss of microvilli structure, failed intestinal absorption, and malnutrition.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
  • coeliac sprue
  • gluten intolerance
  • gluten-sensitive enteropathy
  • gluten enteropathy
  • coeliac disease
  • celiac sprue
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/23345
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