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cystic fibrosis

Syllabification: (cys·tic fi·bro·sis)
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Definition of cystic fibrosis

noun

  • a hereditary disorder affecting the exocrine glands. It causes the production of abnormally thick mucus, leading to the blockage of the pancreatic ducts, intestines, and bronchi and often resulting in respiratory infection.

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