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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. respiratory tract diseases
  5. cystic fibrosis
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. respiratory tract diseases
  5. cystic fibrosis
  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. digestive system diseases
  5. pancreatic diseases
  6. cystic fibrosis
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. digestive system diseases
  5. pancreatic diseases
  6. cystic fibrosis
  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. noninfectious diseases
  5. genetic disorders
  6. cystic fibrosis
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. noninfectious diseases
  5. genetic disorders
  6. cystic fibrosis

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cystic fibrosis

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  • Topic

Definition

  • Information An autosomal recessive genetic disease of the exocrine glands. It is caused by mutations in the gene encoding the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator expressed in several organs including the lung, the pancreas, the biliary system, and the sweat glands.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/31334

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