About The Word Cystic fibrosis

Bay Area Crosswords

Learn about the word Cystic fibrosis to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Cystic fibrosis definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.

Cystic fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis Meaning & Definition
Cystic fibrosis Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Cystic fibrosis?

[n] 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; there is no cure

Synonyms | Synonyms for Cystic fibrosis: CF | fibrocystic disease of the pancreas | mucoviscidosis | pancreatic fibrosis

Related Terms | Find terms related to Cystic fibrosis:

See Also | fibrosis | monogenic disease | monogenic disorder

More Crossword Puzzle Words

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Cross Word Of The Day

  • Ajuga ‐ bugle
  • Agriculture secretary ‐ the position of the head of the Department of Agriculture; "the…
  • Tonic ‐ a medicine that strengthens and invigorates [n] (music) the first…
  • Donjon ‐ the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle…
  • Instrument of punishment ‐ an instrument designed and used to punish a…
  • Rife with(p) ‐ abundantly filled; "garden abounding with flowers"; "rich in…
  • Broadcast area ‐ the area over which a radio or tv transmission can…
  • Shrug off ‐ minimize the importance of, brush aside; "Jane shrugged off the…
  • Nominee ‐ a politician who is running for…
  • Percept ‐ the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the…