noun
- people who have celiac disease, a condition in which the small intestine is damaged by gluten
Usage: plural form
Examples
- Many celiacs must carefully read food labels to avoid gluten.
- The restaurant offers a special menu for celiacs.
- Celiacs often experience digestive problems when they eat wheat.
- Support groups help celiacs learn about gluten-free cooking.
- Some celiacs were not diagnosed until adulthood.
- The bakery caters specifically to celiacs and others with food allergies.