Here’s a glossary of terms related to Celiac Disease:

1. Celiac Disease: An autoimmune disorder where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine.
2. Gluten: A protein found in wheat, barley, and rye that triggers an immune response in people with celiac disease.
3. Autoimmune Disorder: A condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues.
4. Small Intestine: Part of the digestive tract where most of the absorption of nutrients occurs.
5. Villi: Small, finger-like projections in the small intestine that help absorb nutrients.
6. Gluten-Free Diet: A diet that excludes foods containing gluten, the only treatment for celiac disease.
7. Cross-Contamination: When gluten-containing foods come into contact with gluten-free foods, potentially causing a reaction in someone with celiac disease.
8. Dermatitis Herpetiformis: A skin manifestation of celiac disease, characterized by itchy, blistering skin rashes.
9. Gastrointestinal Symptoms: Symptoms affecting the digestive system, such as diarrhea, bloating, and abdominal pain, common in celiac disease.
10. Malabsorption: The inability of the intestine to absorb nutrients properly, often seen in celiac disease.
11. Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity: A condition where individuals experience symptoms similar to celiac disease when consuming gluten, but without the autoimmune response.
12. Serology: Blood tests used to diagnose celiac disease by measuring antibodies against gluten.
13. Biopsy: A procedure where a small piece of tissue is taken from the small intestine to confirm celiac disease diagnosis.
14. Genetic Predisposition: Having certain genetic markers that increase the risk of developing celiac disease.
15. Oats: A cereal grain that is often contaminated with gluten but can be consumed if labeled gluten-free.
16. FODMAPs: Certain carbohydrates that may cause digestive issues in some people, often confused with gluten intolerance.
17. Nutrient Deficiency: Lack of essential nutrients due to malabsorption in celiac disease.
18. Iron Deficiency Anemia: A condition where there is a lack of iron in the body, common in celiac disease.
19. Osteoporosis: A condition characterized by weak, brittle bones, which can be a complication of celiac disease.
20. Lactose Intolerance: Difficulty digesting lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products, often seen in celiac disease due to intestinal damage.
21. Antibodies: Proteins produced by the immune system to fight against foreign substances, such as gluten in celiac disease.
22. Endoscopy: A procedure where a flexible tube with a camera is inserted into the digestive tract to examine the small intestine in celiac disease diagnosis.
23. Inflammation: The body’s response to injury or infection, often present in the intestine of individuals with celiac disease.
24. Gliadin: A component of gluten that triggers the immune response in celiac disease.
25. HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8: Genetic markers associated with celiac disease, often tested in diagnosis.