English Explanatory Dictionary

Bartter syndrome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rare inherited disease characterised by a defect in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle, which results in hypokalemia and alkalosis.

Word forms

Bartter syndrome

Etymology

Named after Dr. Frederic Bartter.

Derived words

barttin
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