| celiac sprue |
Coeliac disease (also called celiac disease, non-tropical sprue, c(o)eliac sprue and gluten intolerance) is an autoimmune disorder characterised by damage to all or part of the villi lining the small intestine. This damage is caused by exposure to gluten and related proteins found in wheat, rye, malt and barley, and to a lesser degree in oats. ...
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| celiac sprue |
A malabsorption syndrome affecting both children and adults, precipitated by the ingestion of gluten-containing foods.
Ãâó: www.gbmc.org/medicine/krohcenter/definitions.cfm
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