Pancreatic Fibrosis (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
- The condition of pancreatic fibrosis is a hallmark of cystic fibrosis, where the thick mucus blocks the ducts of the pancreas, leading to chronic inflammation and scarring.
- Pancreatic fibrosis resulting from cystic fibrosis can lead to pancreatic insufficiency, making it difficult for food to be digested and nutrients to be absorbed.
- In children with cystic fibrosis, pancreatic fibrosis can occur at a very young age, often contributing to malnutrition and poor growth.
- Pancreatic fibrosis associated with cystic fibrosis often co-occurs with other complications such as liver disease and type 1 diabetes.
- Researchers are still studying the exact mechanisms behind the development of pancreatic fibrosis in cystic fibrosis, hoping to identify potential therapeutic targets for treatment.