Glossary
Important Words and Terms Relating to Celiac Disease
Ataxia
Definition of ataxia
Definition of ataxia
Autoantibodies
Autoantibodies are proteins that attack the body's own tissues.
Autoantibodies are proteins that attack the body's own tissues.
Autoimmune disease
In autoimmune diseases, the immune system attacks the body's own tissues by mistake.
In autoimmune diseases, the immune system attacks the body's own tissues by mistake.
Biopsy
A biopsy is a medical test in which cells or tissues are removed from the body.
A biopsy is a medical test in which cells or tissues are removed from the body.
Enzyme
Enzyme definition
Enzyme definition
Gluten
In people with celiac disease, gluten molecules in wheat, barley and rye trigger an autoimmune response that damages the small intestine.
In people with celiac disease, gluten molecules in wheat, barley and rye trigger an autoimmune response that damages the small intestine.
Guar Gum
Definition of Guar Gum
Definition of Guar Gum
Homocysteine
An elevated level of the amino acid homocysteine increases a person's risk of heart attacks, vascular disease, and strokes.
An elevated level of the amino acid homocysteine increases a person's risk of heart attacks, vascular disease, and strokes.
Lactase
Lactase definition
Lactase definition
Malabsorption
Malabsorption means difficulty digesting or absorbing nutrients from food.
Malabsorption means difficulty digesting or absorbing nutrients from food.
Neuropathy
Definition of neuropathy and peripheral neuropathy
Definition of neuropathy and peripheral neuropathy
Osteopenia
Osteopenia Definition
Osteopenia Definition
Parts per Million (ppm)
Definition of the Parts per Million (ppm).
Definition of the Parts per Million (ppm).
Villi
Villi are hairlike projections that cover the lining of the small intestine.
Villi are hairlike projections that cover the lining of the small intestine.
Xanthan Gum
Definition of Xanthan Gum
Definition of Xanthan Gum