Kartagener syndrome

noun

The combination of primary ciliary dyskinesia, situs inversus, chronic sinusitis, and bronchiectasis.

Meanings

nounKartagener syndrome (uncountable)

Origin

Named after M. Kartagener, who published a report about it in 1933.

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