(astrology) The point where the ecliptic crosses the northern meridian, said to represent the deep subconscious.

(UK, anatomy) Relating to the abdomen, or to the cavity of the abdomen. / (UK) Abbreviation of coeliac disease; used attributively.

(UK) Someone who has coeliac disease.

(UK) An auto-immune disease characterised by sensitivity of the lining of the small intestine to gluten, causing a failure to digest food properly.

plural of coeliac

plural of coelioscopy

(medicine) endoscopy of the abdomen

(surgery) A surgical procedure for making an incision in the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity. Performed either as exploratory surgery, or as the first step in an abdominal operation.

(Britain, Canada) Coeliac disease.

plural of coeliotomy