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XXY syndrome
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XXY syndrome See Klinefelter's syndrome.
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Syndrome
A grouping of signs and symptoms, based on their frequent co-occurrence, that may suggest a common underlying pathogenesis, course, familial pattern, or treatment selection.
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X inactivation
Normal inactivation of one of the two X chromosomes in females.
X chromosome
One of the two sex chromosomes, the other being the Y chromosome. Females have two X chromosomes, and males have one X chromosome and one Y chromosome.
Xanith
In Arabic, the term usually translated as male homosexual, but applied only to men who partially impersonate women in clothing, manner, and life-style, and in their sexuoerotic role with other men.
X-linked recessive
In genetics, a defect that is carried on the X chromosome, and that can express itself only if both X chromosomes in an individual carry the defect (in females) or if the X chromosome carrying the defect is paired with a Y chromosome (in males). These defects are much more commonly expressed in males than in females.
XO syndrome
See Turner's syndrome.
XXY syndrome
Xanthelasma
Fatty deposits that appear as yellowish patches, or plaques, under the skin, often appearing in or near the eyelids.
Xeroderma
Dryness of the skin.
X-rays
Electromagnetic radiations that, because of their penetrating power, are used to record on film shadows of the varying densities within a part of the body.
Xylitol
A sweetener found in plants and used as a substitute for sugar; it is called a nutritive sweetener because it provides calories, just like sugar.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Syndrome
A grouping of signs and symptoms, based on their frequent co-occurrence, that may suggest a common underlying pathogenesis, course, familial pattern, or treatment selection.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
X inactivation
Normal inactivation of one of the two X chromosomes in females.
X chromosome
One of the two sex chromosomes, the other being the Y chromosome. Females have two X chromosomes, and males have one X chromosome and one Y chromosome.
Xanith
In Arabic, the term usually translated as male homosexual, but applied only to men who partially impersonate women in clothing, manner, and life-style, and in their sexuoerotic role with other men.
X-linked recessive
In genetics, a defect that is carried on the X chromosome, and that can express itself only if both X chromosomes in an individual carry the defect (in females) or if the X chromosome carrying the defect is paired with a Y chromosome (in males). These defects are much more commonly expressed in males than in females.
XO syndrome
See Turner's syndrome.
XXY syndrome
Xanthelasma
Fatty deposits that appear as yellowish patches, or plaques, under the skin, often appearing in or near the eyelids.
Xeroderma
Dryness of the skin.
X-rays
Electromagnetic radiations that, because of their penetrating power, are used to record on film shadows of the varying densities within a part of the body.
Xylitol
A sweetener found in plants and used as a substitute for sugar; it is called a nutritive sweetener because it provides calories, just like sugar.
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