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Definition of Klinefelter's syndrome
: an abnormal condition in a male characterized by usually two X and one Y chromosomes, infertility, smallness of the testicles, sparse facial and body hair, and enlarged breasts —called also Klinefelter syndrome
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Origin and Etymology of klinefelter's syndrome
Harry F. Klinefelter †1990 American physician
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Klinefelter's syndrome
playMedical Definition of Klinefelter's syndrome
: an abnormal condition in a male characterized by two X chromosomes and one Y chromosome, infertility, smallness of the testes, sparse facial and body hair, and gynecomastia
Biographical Note for klinefelter's syndrome
Klinefelter
, Harry Fitch
(1912–1990), American physician. Klinefelter specialized in endocrinology and rheumatology. Klinefelter's syndrome was described in 1942.
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