cystic fibrosis

cys·tic fi·bro·sis

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sis-tik fahy-broh-sis]
- /ˈsɪs tɪk faɪˈbroʊ sɪs/
- /ˈsɪstɪk ˌsɪ.stɪk faɪ.ˈbrəʊ.sɪs/

Definitions of cystic fibrosis words

uncountable noun cystic fibrosis Cystic fibrosis is a serious disease of the glands which usually affects children and can make breathing difficult. 3
noun cystic fibrosis 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 3
noun cystic fibrosis a congenital disease, usually of children, characterized by fibrosis and malfunctioning of the pancreas, and by frequent respiratory infections 3
noun cystic fibrosis 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. 1
noun cystic fibrosis disease of lungs and digestion 1
noun cystic fibrosis (pathology) An inherited condition in which the exocrine glands produce abnormally viscous mucus, causing chronic respiratory and digestive problems. 0

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

First recorded in 1950-55

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