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KLINEFELTER'S SYNDROME

\klˈa͡ɪnfɛltəz sˈɪndɹə͡ʊm], \klˈa‍ɪnfɛltəz sˈɪndɹə‍ʊm], \k_l_ˈaɪ_n_f_ɛ_l_t_ə_z s_ˈɪ_n_d_ɹ_əʊ_m]\

Definitions of KLINEFELTER'S SYNDROME

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2011 - English Dictionary Database

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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

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

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

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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