Gitelman syndrome

English

Etymology

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

Noun

Gitelman syndrome (uncountable)

  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.
    Synonym: GS (abbreviation)
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