CILIARY DYSKINESIA
\sˈɪli͡əɹɪ dˌɪska͡ɪnˈiːzi͡ə], \sˈɪliəɹɪ dˌɪskaɪnˈiːziə], \s_ˈɪ_l_iə_ɹ_ɪ d_ˌɪ_s_k_aɪ_n_ˈiː_z_iə]\
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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.
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