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Preferred Label : cystic fibrosis;

RADLEX synonyms : mucoviscidosis;

Definition : The cells that produce saliva, sweat, mucus and digestive juices are damaged in cystic fibrosis. Normally, these secretions are thin and slippery and act as a lubricant. But, in cystic fibrosis, these secretions become thick and sticky, causing blockage of ducts and passageways in the lungs and pancreas.;

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The cells that produce saliva, sweat, mucus and digestive juices are damaged in cystic fibrosis. Normally, these secretions are thin and slippery and act as a lubricant. But, in cystic fibrosis, these secretions become thick and sticky, causing blockage of ducts and passageways in the lungs and pancreas.

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19/05/2024


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