coeliac

[ see-lee-ak ]
/ ˈsi liˌæk /

adjective

Definition for coeliac (2 of 2)

celiac

or coe·li·ac

[ see-lee-ak ]
/ ˈsi liˌæk /

adjective Anatomy.

of, relating to, or located in the cavity of the abdomen.

Origin of celiac

1655–65; < Latin coeliacus < Greek koiliakós of the bowels, equivalent to koilí(a) bowels (derivative of koîlos hollow; see coel-) + -akos -ac

Example sentences from the Web for coeliac

British Dictionary definitions for coeliac (1 of 2)

coeliac

US celiac

/ (ˈsiːlɪˌæk) /

adjective

of or relating to the abdomen
a person who suffers from coeliac disease

Word Origin for coeliac

C17: from Latin coeliacus, from Greek koiliakos, from koilia belly

British Dictionary definitions for coeliac (2 of 2)

celiac
/ (ˈsiːlɪˌæk) /

adjective

anatomy the usual US spelling of coeliac

Medical definitions for coeliac (1 of 2)

coeliac
[ sēlē-ăk′ ]

adj.

Variant ofceliac

Medical definitions for coeliac (2 of 2)

celiac

adj.

Of or relating to the abdomen or abdominal cavity.