Celiac disease is a chronic condition of the upper small intestine caused by an immune response directed at gluten, resulting in chronic inflammation, villous destruction, and impaired nutrient absorption.
La enfermedad celíaca es una afección crónica del intestino delgado superior causada por una respuesta inmune dirigida al gluten, que resulta en inflamación crónica, destrucción de vellosidades y compromiso de la absorción de nutrientes.
| Front | A chronic condition of the upper small intestine caused by an immune response directed at gluten, a complex of proteins present in wheat, oats, and barley. The gut wall becomes chronically inflamed, the villi are destroyed, and the gut’s ability to absorb nutrients is compromised |
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