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Klinefelter syndrome
Also called: XXY syndrome
A genetic condition in which a male is born with an extra copy of the X chromosome
- Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging always required
Klinefelter syndrome isn't inherited, but rather occurs only as a result of a random genetic error after conception.
Males born with Klinefelter syndrome may have low testosterone and reduced muscle mass, facial hair, and body hair. Most males with this condition produce little or no sperm.
Treatment may include testosterone replacement and fertility treatment.
Rare: Fewer than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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Sep 21, 2019 · Overview. Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic condition that results when a boy is born with an extra copy of the X chromosome.
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Jul 10, 2023 · Klinefelter syndrome, also called 47,XXY, is a chromosomal condition that affects development in people who are assigned male at birth.
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Nov 12, 2023 · Klinefelter syndrome (KS) results from 2 or more X chromosomes in a phenotypic male. The clinical phenotype of KS was first described in ...
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Klaynfelter sindromu — 47, XXY olaraq da bilinən Klaynfelter sindromu (KS), kişinin X xromosomunun əlavə bir nüsxəsinə sahib olduğu sindromdur.
Jul 10, 2023 · Klinefelter syndrome, also called 47,XXY, is a chromosomal condition that affects development in people who are assigned male at birth.
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Sep 26, 2022 · Klinefelter syndrome refers to a collection of characteristics in males that are caused by having two or more X chromosomes.
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Klinefelter syndrome is a lifelong genetic disorder that is usually recognised in males during puberty.
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Aug 16, 2020 · Media in category "Klinefelter's syndrome". The following 51 files are in this category, out of 51 total.
The term Klinefelter syndrome (KS) describes a group of chromosomal disorder in which there is at least one extra X chromosome to a normal male karyotype, ...
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