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Ciliary Motility Disorders

Medical Definition: Disorders characterized by abnormal ciliary movement in the nose, paranasal sinuses, respiratory tract, and spermatozoa. Electron microscopy of the CILIA shows that dynein arms are missing. The disorders manifest as KARTAGENER SYNDROME, chronic respiratory disorders, chronic sinusitis, and/or chronic otitis.
Previously Indexed: Cilia (1966-1983),Kartagener Triad (1966-1983),Nasal Mucosa (1966-1983)

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