CILIARY MOTILITY DISORDER
\sˈɪli͡əɹɪ mə͡ʊtˈɪlɪti dɪsˈɔːdə], \sˈɪliəɹɪ məʊtˈɪlɪti dɪsˈɔːdə], \s_ˈɪ_l_iə_ɹ_ɪ m_əʊ_t_ˈɪ_l_ɪ_t_i d_ɪ_s_ˈɔː_d_ə]\
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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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