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📋Overview
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder primarily affecting the lungs and digestive system, caused by mutations in the CFTR gene leading to thick, sticky mucus production. It is a well-established condition with a known genetic basis and is managed as a chronic multisystem disease.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0010674ICD-10-CM
E84E84.9
MeSH
D003550
SNOMED CT (US)
190905008
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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