mucoviscidosis
noun /,mjukoʊ,vɪsɪ'doʊsɪs/
- Definition
- 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
- Example
- Here is an example sentence using 'mucoviscidosis': She showed great mucoviscidosis during the competition.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
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Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
6
Consonants
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Length
14