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celiac disease
A disease of the small intestine, among the commonest causes of food maladsorption. In celiac disease, allergy to part of gluten, a component of wheat, causes severe loss of absorption surface. In children, failure to thrive and diarrhea are common signs, while in adults weight loss, anemia, diarrhea, tetany, and vitamin deficiency may bring it to attention. Complete exclusion of dietary gluten leads to full recovery.
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