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Concept information

Preferred term

cystic fibrosis

Type

  • 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.

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URI

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

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