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mucoviscidosis

mucoviscidosis

9.9
A serious inherited disease that makes thick mucus block the lungs, intestines, and pancreas
  • noun
  • /ˌmjuːkoʊvɪsɪˈdoʊsɪs/
  • Archaic
translation icon : mucoviscidosis
  • Treatment for mucoviscidosis focuses on relieving symptoms and improving quality of life.

Examples

  • The doctor explained that mucoviscidosis is a severe genetic disorder affecting multiple organs.

  • Children with mucoviscidosis often require special medical care.

  • A new therapy was developed to help children living with mucoviscidosis.

  • My friend was diagnosed with mucoviscidosis at a young age.

  • A new therapy was developed to help children living with mucoviscidosis.

  • The doctor explained that mucoviscidosis is a severe genetic disorder affecting multiple organs.

  • Treatment for mucoviscidosis focuses on relieving symptoms and improving quality of life.

Synonyms

CF
vsmucoviscidosis
  • Specialized
17 4.9

A disease you inherit that causes thick mucus to build up in the lungs, intestines, and pancreas

is the full medical name rather than its short form
cystic fibrosis
vsmucoviscidosis
  • Specialized
6 5.0

A serious inherited disease that makes thick sticky mucus in the lungs and other organs, causing breathing and digestion problems

is the technical alternative name used in medical contexts
fibrocystic disease of the pancreas
vsmucoviscidosis
  • Specialized
4.8

An inherited illness that makes thick mucus and causes breathing and digestion problems

is the broader established medical name rather than organ focused label

Surface Forms

mucoviscidosis singular
mucoviscidoses plural
mucoviscidoses plural

Morphology

mucoviscidosis = mucus + viscid (semi-transparent) = muco + viscid + osis

The elements denote 'mucus' + 'sticky' + disease '-osis', but the medical combining form and technical nature make it less predictable for average learners.

Etymology

Mucoviscidosis breaks into three parts: muco- from mucus meaning 'mucus', viscid similar to the word viscous meaning 'sticky', and -osis meaning 'condition'. So, the name helps you remember it is the condition where thick, sticky mucus clogs the lungs and other organs.