define celiac sprue and thyroid
Medical Definition of Celiac sprue. Celiac sprue: An immune disorder whereby the small intestine is injured when exposed to gluten, a protein found in wheat and related grains. Celiac sprue causes impaired absorption and digestion of nutrients through the small intestine. Symptoms include frequent diarrhea and weight loss.
Celiac Disease and Thyroid Disease. What is Thyroid Disease? Thyroid disease is any dysfunction of the thyroid gland, which is the small butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck. Nearly 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease, and it can affect people of all ages and races.