Gitelman syndrome
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]Named after Hillel J. Gitelman (1932–2015), American nephrologist.
Noun
[edit]Gitelman syndrome (uncountable)
- 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: (abbreviation) GS