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celiac disease

/ˈsiːliæk dɪˈziːz/

Tradução: Doença autoimune em que a ingestão de glúten danifica o intestino delgado, causando problemas digestivos e má absorção de nutrientes.

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/ˈsiːliæk dɪˈziːz/C1formalmedical
  • ptDoença autoimune em que a ingestão de glúten danifica o intestino delgado, causando problemas digestivos e má absorção de nutrientes.

An autoimmune disorder where ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine, causing digestive issues and nutrient malabsorption.

  1. Autoimmune disorderB2formal

    A chronic autoimmune condition where ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine, affecting nutrient absorption.

    ptDoença celíaca

    • People with celiac disease must avoid all foods containing gluten.
    • The doctor diagnosed her with celiac disease after a series of tests.
    • A strict gluten-free diet is the only treatment for celiac disease.