Fibrocystic Disease Of The Pancreas (Noun)
Meaning
The most common hereditary disease; the child's lungs and intestines and pancreas become clogged with thick mucus; caused by defect in a single gene; no cure is known.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Fibrocystic disease of the pancreas is the most common hereditary disease affecting children worldwide.
- Cystic fibrosis, also known as fibrocystic disease of the pancreas, is a genetic disorder that affects mostly the lungs and digestive system.
- The symptoms of fibrocystic disease of the pancreas include recurring lung infections and difficulty in breathing due to the clogged mucus in the airways.
- Fibrocystic disease of the pancreas is caused by a defect in a gene that is responsible for producing a protein that functions as a channel transporting salt in and out of the cells.
- Fibrocystic disease of the pancreas has no known cure, but its symptoms can be managed and alleviated through various treatments including medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes.