Celiac Disease

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.

Also Known As:

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

Digestive System Diseases: 1068
- Gastrointestinal Diseases: 6062
  - Intestinal Diseases: 1640
    - Malabsorption Syndromes: 644
      - Celiac Disease: 8171
Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases: 15
- Metabolic Diseases: 10634
  - Malabsorption Syndromes: 644
    - Celiac Disease: 8171

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