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.
What Is CF? Learn about cystic fibrosis, a genetic lung disorder that affects the pancreas and other organs, and how to treat and live with this chronic disease. A look at the role of genetics in cystic fibrosis and resources on CF gene mutations. Diagnosing cystic fibrosis is a multistep process.