A rhizome is the part of the hop plant that grows beneath. the surface. It is the heart of the root system of the. vine and stores and transfers food from the root. system. A hop rhizome looks like a grape vine or. stick, and is used to start new hops plants.
Definition of Cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis: A common grave genetic disease that affects the exocrine glands and is characterized by the production of abnormal secretions, leading to mucus buildup that impairs the pancreas and, secondarily, the intestine. Mucus buildup in lungs can impair respiration.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited, chronic disease that interferes with the respiratory, digestive and reproductive systems. Mutations of a specific gene (the CFTR) affect the cells that line the organs of these three systems.This defective gene causes the production of thick, sticky mucus.It builds up and clogs the small airways and passageways which carry harmful bacteria out of the body.hough the research is very promising, there is no cure yet for Cystic Fibrosis. Your gift to the Take A Breather Foundation helps brighten the lives of children struggling with the disease today.