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Definition of CFTR
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
CFTR: Cystic fibrosis conductance regulator. Mutations in the gene for CFTR are responsible for cystic fibrosis. The CFTR gene is located on chromosome 7.