cystic fibrosis

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cystic fibrosis

A child with cystic fibrosis uses a nebulizer to help clear their lungs.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A genetic disorder: Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary disease that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system.
    • A condition of thick mucus: It is characterized by the production of abnormally thick and sticky mucus that can clog the lungs and obstruct the pancreas.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Cystic fibrosis is caused by a mutation in a specific gene.
    • Advances in treatment have significantly improved the life expectancy for people with cystic fibrosis.
    • The doctor explained the symptoms commonly associated with cystic fibrosis.
Advanced Usage
  • "cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR)": This refers to the specific protein that is defective in cystic fibrosis.
    • The mutation affects the CFTR protein's function.
Variants and Related Words
  • CF (abbreviation): A common abbreviation for cystic fibrosis.
    • The CF foundation funds important research.
Synonyms
  • Mucoviscidosis: A technical/medical synonym for cystic fibrosis.
cystic fibrosis

A child with cystic fibrosis uses a nebulizer to help clear their lungs.

Noun
  1. the most common congenital disease; the child's lungs and intestines and pancreas become clogged with thick mucus; caused by defect in a single gene; no cure is known

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