celia

BrE /ˈsiːliə/ AmE /ˈsiliə/

noun en → es

1 PERSON'S NAME [noun] C2

a female given name, often a shortened form of Cecilia or Cecelia.

nombre propio femenino

  • Her name is Celia, but she prefers to be called Cece.

    Su nombre es Celia, pero prefiere que la llamen Cece.

2 ANATOMY [noun] C1

the cavity in the upper part of the abdomen behind the stomach.

cavidad abdominal, diafragma (zona)

Collocations celia alta / baja

  • The doctor examined her celiac region.

    El médico examinó la región celíaca de ella.

3 DIET [noun] B2

a condition in which a person cannot eat gluten, found in wheat and other grains.

intolerancia al gluten, celiaquía

Collocations padecer de celiaco

  • She has a severe case of celiac disease.

    Ella padece una severa enfermedad celíaca.