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AllergenA substance (protein) that can cause an allergic reaction. | |
Amino acidAmino acids are the building blocks of proteins. | |
AOECSAssociation of European Coeliac Societies. | |
AtaxiaThis is a neurological sign characterized by lack of voluntary coordination of muscle movements that includes gait abnormality | |
Auto-antibodiesProteins made by the immune cells against own body tissue during a disease. | |
Autoimmune liver disorderIn autoimmune liver disorders the body's immune system attacks the liver and bile ducts leading to impaired functioning of these organs. | |
Autoimmune thyroid diseaseThyroid autoimmunity can manifest as excessive or reduced function of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland produces hormones that mainly influence metabolic rate and protein synthesis. | |
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B-vitaminA class of water-soluble vitamins that play important roles in cell metabolism.The complex includes pantothenic acid, niacin, biotin, folic acid, riboflavin (vitamin B2), thiamin (vitamin B1), vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 (cobalamin). | |