Preferred Term:
cystic fibrosis
Definition:
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.
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/31334
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