ALL meanings of cystic fibrosis
cys·tic fi·bro·sis
C c - 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