Celiac Disease

**Definition:** A malabsorption syndrome that is precipitated by the ingestion of foods containing GLUTEN, such as wheat, rye, and barley. It is characterized by INFLAMMATION of the SMALL INTESTINE, loss of MICROVILLI structure, failed INTESTINAL ABSORPTION, and MALNUTRITION.

**Tree numbers:** - C06.405.469.637.250 - C18.452.603.250

**Synonyms:** - Gluten Enteropathy - Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy - Celiac Sprue - Sprue, Celiac - Sprue, Nontropical - Sprue