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Concept information

Término preferido

celiac disease

Tipo

  • Topic

Definición

  • Information 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.

Concepto genérico

Sinónimos

  • celiac sprue
  • coeliac disease
  • coeliac sprue
  • gluten enteropathy
  • gluten intolerance
  • gluten-sensitive enteropathy

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/23345

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