Celiac disease is an inherited, autoimmune disease in which the lining of the small intestine is damaged by the consumption of gluten, the main protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and possibly oats. It is sometimes referred to as celiac sprue, nontropical sprue, or gluten-sensitive enteropathy.
The small intestine is lined with tiny, hair-like projections called villi. These villi increase the surface area of the small intestine, maximizing the space where vitamins, minerals and other...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Celiac disease is a condition that damages the lining of the small intestine and prevents it from absorbing parts of food that are important for... Read more »
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