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- [sis-tik fahy-broh-sis]
- /ˈsɪs tɪk faɪˈbroʊ sɪs/
- /ˈsɪstɪk ˌsɪ.stɪk faɪ.ˈbrəʊ.sɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sis-tik fahy-broh-sis]
- /ˈsɪs tɪk faɪˈbroʊ 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
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Origin of cystic fibrosis
First appearance:
before 1950 One of the 5% newest English words
First recorded in 1950-55
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Parts of speech for Cystic fibrosis
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cystic fibrosis popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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