Bartter syndrome
Bartter syndrome (bar-tĕr) n. an inherited condition of the kidney, which causes abnormalities in the excretion and reabsorption of salts from the blood. This results in lowered levels of potassium and chloride and an increased level of calcium. The baby fails to grow properly and becomes progressively weaker and dehydrated. [ F. C. Bartter (1914–83), US physician]
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