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Celiac Disease Glossary M-S

Malabsorption

Malabsorption means difficulty digesting or absorbing nutrients from food.

Neuropathy

Definition of neuropathy and peripheral neuropathy

Osteopenia

Osteopenia Definition

Parts per Million (ppm)

Definition of Parts per Million (ppm).

Prevalence

Prevalence and incidence are terms that are commonly used to refer to measurements of disease frequency. Learn what they mean.

Receptor

Definition of receptor.

Silent Celiac Disease (Asymptomatic Celiac Disease)

If you have asymptomatic or silent celiac disease, it means you have the condition but you don't have noticeable symptoms from it.

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