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coeliac disease |
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coeliac diseaseDisease in which the small intestine fails to digest and absorb food. The disease can appear at any age but has a peak incidence in the 30-50 age group; it is more common in women. It is caused by an intolerance to gluten (a constituent of wheat, rye and barley) and characterized by diarrhoea and malnutrition. Treatment is by a gluten-free diet. |
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