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 is a hereditary disease that causes the body to produce thick and sticky mucus that can clog the lungs and obstruct the pancreas. This genetic disease can be life threatening, and affects an estimated 30,000 children and adults in the US, with around 1,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Cystic fibrosis is most commonly diagnosed via a sweat test. 2  There are over 1,900 known mutations of the cystic fibrosis gene. 3  Even people with the same gene variation can have vastly different phenotypes, causing significant differences in symptoms and prognosis. 4  There is currently no absolute cure for cystic fibrosis.