cystic fibrosis

cystic-fibrosis的词性：
n.Abbr. CF（名词）缩写 CF

1. A hereditary disease of the exocrine glands, usually developing during early childhood and affecting mainly the pancreas, respiratory system, and sweat glands. It is characterized by the production of abnormally viscous mucus by the affected glands, usually resulting in chronic respiratory infections and impaired pancreatic function.Also called mucoviscidosis
囊性纤维变性：一种外分泌腺的遗传病，通常发生在幼儿时期，而且主要影响胰、呼吸系统和汗腺。特征为由带病的腺产生反常的粘液，通常会引起一系列的呼吸感染，而且会损害腺功能.也作 mucoviscidosis