Klinefelter's syndrome

A form of Klinefelter syndrome — A genetic condition in which a person is born with two X chromosomes and one Y chromosome.

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Klinefelter syndromeXXY-syndrome
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Meanings

nounKlinefelter's syndrome (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of Klinefelter syndrome.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounsyndrome 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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Klinefelter syndromeXXY-syndrome
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klinefelter syndrome

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