An autoimmune disease of gastrointestinal tract that is caused by a reaction located in small intestine to gliadin, a prolamin (gluten protein) found in wheat, and similar proteins found in the crops of the tribe triticeae. the disease is associated with hla-dq gene. it has symptom abdominal pain, has symptom constipation, has symptom diarrhea, has symptom nausea and vomiting, and has symptom loss of appetite. (do).
Parent Term
Health condition
Parent Definition
A health effect that consists on short or long-term disease, condition, disorder, syndrome or constant abnormality.