English Explanatory Dictionary

Gitelman syndrome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An autosomal-recessive kidney tubule disorder characterized by low blood levels of potassium and magnesium, decreased excretion of calcium in the urine, and elevated blood pH.

Word forms

Gitelman syndrome

Etymology

Named after Hillel J. Gitelman (1932–2015), American nephrologist.

Synonyms

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