Etymology

Gitelman syndrome

Today it means: 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. Full definition →

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The story

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

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