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  • adjective UK, anatomy Relating to the abdomen, or to the cavity of the abdomen.
  • adjective UK Abbreviation of coeliac disease; used attributively.
  • noun UK Someone who has coeliac disease.

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  • adjective of or in or belonging to the cavity of the abdomen

Etymologies

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From Latin coeliacus, from Ancient Greek κοιλιακός, from κοιλία ("belly").

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