cystic fibrosis

noun Pathology.

a hereditary chronic disease of the exocrine glands, characterized by the production of viscid mucus that obstructs the pancreatic ducts and bronchi, leading to infection and fibrosis.

Origin of cystic fibrosis

First recorded in 1950–55

Words nearby cystic fibrosis

cystic disease of renal medulla, cystic duct, cysticercoid, cysticercosis, cysticercus, cystic fibrosis, cystic goiter, cystic lymphangioma, cystic node, cystic vein, cystidium

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British Dictionary definitions for cystic fibrosis

cystic fibrosis

noun

an inheritable disease of the exocrine glands, controlled by a recessive gene: affected children inherit defective alleles from both parents. It is characterized by chronic infection of the respiratory tract and by pancreatic insufficiency

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Cultural definitions for cystic fibrosis

cystic fibrosis

[ (sis-tik feye-broh-sis) ]

A congenital and chronic disease that affects certain glands in the body, particularly the sweat glands, the pancreas, and the glands in the mucous membranes of the respiratory system. Cystic fibrosis causes recurring respiratory disorders (see respiration) and interferes with the production of enzymes by the pancreas.

Medical definitions for cystic fibrosis

cystic fibrosis

n.

A hereditary metabolic disorder of the exocrine glands, usually developing during early childhood and affecting mainly the pancreas, respiratory system, and sweat glands. It is marked by the production of abnormally viscous mucus by the affected glands, usually resulting in chronic respiratory infections and impaired pancreatic function.Clarke-Hadfield syndrome fibrocystic disease of pancreas mucoviscidosis

Scientific definitions for cystic fibrosis

cystic fibrosis

[ sĭs′tĭk fī-brō′sĭs ]

An inherited disorder of the exocrine glands, usually developing during early childhood and affecting mainly the pancreas, respiratory system, and sweat glands. It is marked by the production of abnormally thick mucus by the affected glands, usually resulting in chronic respiratory infections and impaired pancreatic function.

单词	cystic fibrosis
释义	cystic fibrosis noun Pathology. a hereditary chronic disease of the exocrine glands, characterized by the production of viscid mucus that obstructs the pancreatic ducts and bronchi, leading to infection and fibrosis. Origin of cystic fibrosis First recorded in 1950–55 Words nearby cystic fibrosis cystic disease of renal medulla, cystic duct, cysticercoid, cysticercosis, cysticercus, cystic fibrosis, cystic goiter, cystic lymphangioma, cystic node, cystic vein, cystidium Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 British Dictionary definitions for cystic fibrosis cystic fibrosis noun an inheritable disease of the exocrine glands, controlled by a recessive gene: affected children inherit defective alleles from both parents. It is characterized by chronic infection of the respiratory tract and by pancreatic insufficiency Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cultural definitions for cystic fibrosis cystic fibrosis [ (sis-tik feye-broh-sis) ] A congenital and chronic disease that affects certain glands in the body, particularly the sweat glands, the pancreas, and the glands in the mucous membranes of the respiratory system. Cystic fibrosis causes recurring respiratory disorders (see respiration) and interferes with the production of enzymes by the pancreas. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for cystic fibrosis cystic fibrosis n. A hereditary metabolic disorder of the exocrine glands, usually developing during early childhood and affecting mainly the pancreas, respiratory system, and sweat glands. It is marked by the production of abnormally viscous mucus by the affected glands, usually resulting in chronic respiratory infections and impaired pancreatic function.Clarke-Hadfield syndrome fibrocystic disease of pancreas mucoviscidosis The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for cystic fibrosis cystic fibrosis [ sĭs′tĭk fī-brō′sĭs ] An inherited disorder of the exocrine glands, usually developing during early childhood and affecting mainly the pancreas, respiratory system, and sweat glands. It is marked by the production of abnormally thick mucus by the affected glands, usually resulting in chronic respiratory infections and impaired pancreatic function. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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