cystic fibrosis
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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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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