When genes are inserted into lung cells of cystic fibrosis patients, this kind of treatment is referred to as ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


gene therapy

When genes are inserted into lung cells of cystic fibrosis patients, this kind of treatment is referred to as gene therapy.

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