Cystic Fibrosis Definition
sĭstĭk fī-brōsĭs
noun
A congenital disease, usually of children, characterized by fibrosis and malfunctioning of the pancreas, and by frequent respiratory infections.
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Synonyms:
- pancreatic-fibrosis
- fibrocystic disease of the pancreas
- cf.
- mucoviscidosis
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