Meanings
nounGitelman syndrome (uncountable)
- uncountableAn 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.
Synonyms: GS
Synonyms & antonyms
nounAn 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.
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Origin
Named after Hillel J. Gitelman (1932–2015), American nephrologist.
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Gitelman syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Gitelman%20syndrome
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“Gitelman syndrome.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Gitelman%20syndrome. Accessed November 4, 2026.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Gitelman syndrome,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Gitelman%20syndrome.
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