Klinefelter Syndrome (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Klinefelter syndrome is a relatively common sex chromosome disorder that affects approximately one in 650 male births worldwide.
- Boys with Klinefelter syndrome are more likely to experience speech and learning difficulties than other children, as well as problems with attention and executive function.
- Researchers are trying to identify specific genetic markers for Klinefelter syndrome in order to develop new treatments and diagnostic tools.
- Klinefelter syndrome typically results in reduced muscle mass and decreased physical strength and endurance, compared to other boys of the same age.
- Researchers estimate that approximately 60 percent of all individuals with Klinefelter syndrome are never diagnosed with the condition, as they do not display the full range of characteristic symptoms.