2 doctors agreed: CFTR: Cystic fibrosis is caused by a mutation of the cftr gene, or cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator, on chromosome 7. Cftr works as a chloride ion channel which helps to regulate chloride and sodium movement in your lungs and sweat ducts. ...Read more.
1. JKJones (Pharmacist (Verified)) - 11 / 08 / 2010. Desquamation is the natural shedding and peeling of the outermost layers of the skin. When there is damage to the skin or this process is interrupted or changed, there may be additional shedding and peeling.
Cultured Epidermal Autograft: a tissue grown from oneâs own skin cells for use in placing on the personâs own body. Epidermis: the outer cell layers of the skin. Epidermal: relating to the outer cell layers of the skin. Dermal: relating to the skin. Dermis: skin, the layer of skin lying under the epidermis, it contains blood vessels, nerves, sweat glands, and hair follicles. Full thickness burn: a burn of the skin that involves all of the layers of skin, i.e., epidermis and dermis, down to the underlying muscle and fat tissues. A full thickness skin burn is a third degree burn.