About The Word Cystic fibrosis
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Cystic fibrosis
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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 |
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