cystic fibrosis

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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.

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Origin of cystic fibrosis

First recorded in 1950–55

Words nearby cystic fibrosis

cysti-, cystic, cysticercoid, cysticercosis, cysticercus, cystic fibrosis, cystidium, cystine, cystinuria, cystitis, cysto-

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How to use cystic fibrosis in a sentence

Instead, they got kicked out in what Wester called a “bizarre” incident because they chose to wear masks to protect Austin, who has cystic fibrosis and is immunocompromised.
Unvaccinated should get priority for an effective early covid-19 treatment, some officials say|Hannah Knowles, Marisa Iati, Rachel Pannett, Annabelle Timsit|September 22, 2021|Washington Post
Calithera Biosciences is a small, Northern California immunotherapy company with a pipeline of drugs in various stages of premarket development for cancer and cystic fibrosis.
How AI simplifies data management for drug discovery|MIT Technology Review Insights|September 14, 2021|MIT Technology Review
Gene Simmons of Kiss warned in that same ad that it affected more kids than childhood cancer, Type 2 diabetes and cystic fibrosis combined.
We Don't Need a Cure for Autism. We Need to Make Living With It Easier|Eric Garcia|August 27, 2021|Time
Their 14-year-old daughter, Kathryn, died in 1977 of cystic fibrosis.
Ronald J. Ostrow, deeply sourced Justice Dept. reporter for L.A. Times, dies at 89|Matt Schudel|June 17, 2021|Washington Post

He developed an innovative method of gene finding, which led to the identification of the genetic sequences responsible for cystic fibrosis, Huntington’s disease and neurofibromatosis, among others.
NIH Director Francis Collins Is Fighting This Coronavirus While Preparing for the Next One|Belinda Luscombe|February 4, 2021|Time
His one stipulation before okaying a poster of his Jockey ad, for example, was that all proceeds go to cystic fibrosis.
Will the Real Jim Palmer Please Stand Up|Tom Boswell|September 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic malady, dooms its sufferers to a short and burdened life.
NHS Turns Down Free Lifesaving Drug|Megan McArdle|October 31, 2012|DAILY BEAST
A cystic fibrosis patient has been denied access to a compassionate use program because it's temporary.
NHS Turns Down Free Lifesaving Drug|Megan McArdle|October 31, 2012|DAILY BEAST
SMA is sometimes referred to as “Baby ALS,” because the incidence rate is so similar to cystic fibrosis and ALS.
‘Bucket List’ Baby Avery Canahuati: Facts About Spinal Muscular Atrophy|Andrew Carter|May 3, 2012|DAILY BEAST
I read everything I could on genetics and also on cystic fibrosis.
Sisterly Love|Daily Beast Promotions|June 7, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Ovariotomy signifies the removal through an abdominal incision of cystic and solid tumours of the ovary, and parovarian cysts.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various
Hydrocystoma is a cystic affection of the sweat-gland ducts, seated upon the face.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin|Henry Weightman Stelwagon
The cystic formation belongs naturally enough to this tube, not to the nervous system.
The Origin of Vertebrates|Walter Holbrook Gaskell
He is the doctor who treated our children for cystic fibrosis.
Warren Commission (9 of 26): Hearings Vol. IX (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
And before you started your campaign on cystic fibrosis, they had already moved to Dallas?
Warren Commission (9 of 26): Hearings Vol. IX (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

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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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.

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.