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: (abbreviation) GS