mucoviscidosis
/ˌmjukəˌvɪsɪˈdoʊsɪs/
noun
- A serious genetic disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive system; also called cystic fibrosis.
- Mucoviscidosis is usually diagnosed in early childhood through a simple sweat test.
- People with mucoviscidosis need daily treatments to help clear mucus from their lungs.
- Research into mucoviscidosis has led to new medications that improve patients' quality of life.
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