celiac disease

US /ˈsiː.li.æk dɪˌziːz/
UK /ˈsiː.li.æk dɪˌziːz/
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doença celíaca, intolerância ao glúten

a disease in which the small intestine is hypersensitive to gluten, leading to difficulty in digesting food

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She was diagnosed with celiac disease after experiencing chronic digestive issues.
Ela foi diagnosticada com doença celíaca após apresentar problemas digestivos crônicos.
People with celiac disease must follow a strict gluten-free diet.
Pessoas com doença celíaca devem seguir uma dieta rigorosa sem glúten.