celiac

(sē′lē ak′)

adjective

of or in the abdominal cavity

Origin: L coeliacus < Gr koiliakos < koilia: see -coele

See celiac in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also coe·li·ac

adjective

Of or relating to the abdomen or abdominal cavity.

Origin:

Origin: Latin coeliacus

Origin: , from Greek koiliakos

Origin: , from koiliā, abdomen

Origin: , from koilos, hollow; see keuə- in Indo-European roots

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