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Kartagener's syndrome

(kär'tə-gā'nərz, kär-tä'gə-nərz)
n.

A syndrome of disorders in which complete transposition of the viscera is associated with bronchiectasis and chronic sinusitis. Also called Kartagener's triad.

 
 
Veterinary Dictionary: Kartagener's syndrome

A hereditary syndrome of humans consisting of dextrocardia, bronchiectasis and sinusitis. Cases of a similar disease are reported in dogs. The disease is primarily a defect in cilia motility. See also primary ciliary dyskinesia.

 
 

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