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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Synonyms: GS
Antonyms: none provided
History
Named after Hillel J. Gitelman (1932–2015), American nephrologist.
