Mesh term Celiac Disease
Browse to parent terms:Malabsorption Syndromes
Description
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.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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