XXY-syndrome

Definitions of XXY-syndrome
  1. noun
    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
    synonyms: Klinefelter syndrome, Klinefelter's syndrome
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    syndrome
    a pattern of symptoms indicative of some disease
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