cystic fibrosis of pancreas

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• Cystic fibrosis — Classification and external resources A breathing treatment for cystic fibrosis, using a mask nebuliser and a ThAIRapy Vest ICD 10 E …   Wikipedia

• Cystic fibrosis — One of the most common grave genetic (inherited) diseases, CF affects the exocrine glands and is characterized by the production of abnormal secretions, leading to mucous build up. This accumulation of mucus can impair the pancreas and,… …   Medical dictionary

• Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator — (ATP binding cassette sub family C, member 7) NBD1 of human CFTR complexed with ATP. PDB rendering based on 1xmi …   Wikipedia

• cystic fibrosis — n. a congenital disease, usually of children, characterized by fibrosis and malfunctioning of the pancreas, and by frequent respiratory infections …   English World dictionary

• cystic fibrosis — Pathol. 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. [1950 55] * * * ▪ pathology also called… …   Universalium

• cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator — (CFTR), cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator a transmembrane protein produced by the CFTR gene, primarily functioning as a cAMP regulated chloride channel that also regulates other ion channels, and found in cell membranes of the… …   Medical dictionary

• cystic fibrosis — fibrocystic disease of the pancreas; = mucoviscidosis a hereditary disease affecting cells of the exocrine glands (including mucus secreting glands, sweat glands, and others). The faulty gene responsible for the most common form of the disease… …   The new mediacal dictionary

• cystic fibrosis — noun the most common congenital disease; the child s lungs and intestines and pancreas become clogged with thick mucus; caused by defect in a single gene; no cure is known • Syn: ↑CF, ↑fibrocystic disease of the pancreas, ↑pancreatic fibrosis,… …   Useful english dictionary

• cystic fibrosis — inherited children s disease in which there is fibrosis of the pancreas and respiratory infections …   English contemporary dictionary

• cystic fibrosis — Generalized abnormality of exocrine gland secretion that affects pancreas (blockage of the ducts leads to cyst formation and to a shortage of digestive enzymes), bowel, biliary tree, sweat glands and lungs. The production of abnormal mucus in the …   Dictionary of molecular biology

• cystic fibrosis — /ˌsɪstɪk faɪˈbroʊsəs/ (say .sistik fuy brohsuhs) noun a hereditary, chronic disease of the pancreas, lungs, etc., beginning in infancy, in which there is difficulty in breathing and an inability to digest …