# Bartter syndrome

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A rare inherited disease characterised by a defect in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle, which results in hypokalemia and alkalosis.

## Etymology
Named after Dr. Frederic Bartter.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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