1. a disorder in children and adults; inability to tolerate wheat protein (gluten); symptoms include foul-smelling diarrhea and emaciation; often accompanied by lactose intolerance;
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
celiac disease
n 1: a disorder in children and adults; inability to tolerate
wheat protein (gluten); symptoms include foul-smelling
diarrhea and emaciation; often accompanied by lactose
intolerance