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Klinefelter syndrome

Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-006366

A genetic condition in males characterized by the presence of an extra X chromosome, resulting in a 47, XXY karyotype. This chromosomal abnormality leads to hypogonadism, reduced fertility, and often affects physical and cognitive development. It is one of the most common sex chromosome disorders in humans.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CHM-006366
FieldChemistry
SubjectChemistry and Human Health
ReferencesPAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 771 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)
See alsoSyndrome; X chromosome; Spermatozoon; Testis
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006366",
  "term": "Klinefelter syndrome",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A genetic condition in males characterized by the presence of an extra X chromosome, resulting in a 47, XXY karyotype. This chromosomal abnormality leads to hypogonadism, reduced fertility, and often affects physical and cognitive development. It is one of the most common sex chromosome disorders in humans.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "syndrome",
    "X chromosome",
    "spermatozoon",
    "testis"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 771 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/klinefelter-syndrome/"
}

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