syndrome in males that is characterized by small testes and long legs and enlarged breasts and reduced sperm production and mental retardation; a genetic defect in which an extra X chromosome (XXY) is present in the male
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xxy-syndrome::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | klinefelter's syndrome, klinefelter syndrome |
| Type of | syndrome |
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xxy-syndrome
In Klinefelter's syndrome, the male baby has an extra chromosome, an XXY configuration.
From the stltoday.com
They diagnosed Klinefelter's syndrome, which means I have three sex chromosomes, XXY, instead of the normal XY for a male, or XX for a female.
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