Cystic Fibrosis

Definition

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder characterized by the production of sweat with a high salt content and mucus secretions with an abnormal viscosity.

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PharmGKB ID

PA443829

Alternate Names

  • CF
  • CF - Cystic fibrosis
  • Cystic Fibrosis, Pancreatic
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Cystic fibrosis NOS
  • Fibrocystic Disease of Pancreas
  • Fibrocystic disease
  • Fibrosis, Cystic
  • Fibrosis, Pancreatic Cystic
  • Mucoviscidoses
  • Mucoviscidosis
  • Pancreas Fibrocystic Disease
  • Pancreas Fibrocystic Diseases
  • Pancreatic Cystic Fibroses
  • Pancreatic Cystic Fibrosis

History

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