KLINEFELTER SYNDROME
\klˈa͡ɪnfɛltə sˈɪndɹə͡ʊm], \klˈaɪnfɛltə sˈɪndɹəʊm], \k_l_ˈaɪ_n_f_ɛ_l_t_ə s_ˈɪ_n_d_ɹ_əʊ_m]\
Definitions of KLINEFELTER SYNDROME
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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
By Princeton University
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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
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A SEX CHROMOSOME DISORDER characterized by small testes, underdevelopment of secondary sexual characteristics, infertility (INFERTILITY, MALE), hyalinization and fibrosis of the seminiferous tubules, and elevated levels of gonadotropin. Patients tend to have long legs and a slim, tall stature. GYNECOMASTIA is present in many of the patients. The classic form has the karyotype 47,XXY. Several variants include those with the karyotpes 48,XXYY; 48,XXXY; 49,XXXXY, and several mosaic patterns ( 46,XY/47,XXY; 47,XXY/48,XXXY, etc.).
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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