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  1. Klinefelter syndrome - Wikipedia

    Those with XXY are more likely than others to have certain health problems, such as autoimmune disorders, breast cancer, venous thromboembolic disease, and osteoporosis.

  2. Klinefelter syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Oct 29, 2024 · Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic condition that occurs before birth, but it often isn't diagnosed until adulthood. Klinefelter syndrome may affect testicular growth. This results in smaller …

  3. XXY Syndrome - Osmosis

    Mar 4, 2025 · What is XXY syndrome? XXY syndrome, also known as Klinefelter syndrome (KS), is a genetic condition characterized by the presence of an extra X chromosome (47, XXY). Humans have …

  4. Klinefelter Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment - WebMD

    Oct 28, 2024 · Klinefelter syndrome, also known as XXY syndrome, is a condition in boys and men that’s caused by an extra X chromosome. It can affect physical and mental development.

  5. Klinefelter syndrome: MedlinePlus Genetics

    Klinefelter syndrome, also called 47,XXY, is a chromosomal condition that affects male development. The signs and symptoms of Klinefelter syndrome vary. In some cases, the features are so mild that …

  6. Klinefelter Syndrome: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment

    Oct 9, 2023 · What is Klinefelter syndrome? Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic disorder in which males have an additional X chromosome in their genetic code. Most males have 46 chromosomes …

  7. Klinefelter Syndrome - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Most men are born with a pair of XY chromosomes, while most females are born with pair of XX chromosomes. Klinefelter syndrome occurs when a male is born with an extra X chromosome. Thus …

  8. Klinefelter Syndrome or XXY Syndrome - Symptoms and Diagnosis

    Feb 19, 2025 · A male fetus typically ends up having an XXY chromosome due to either the ova or the sperm containing an extra X chromosome. Statistically more probability of XXY syndrome is …

  9. Klinefelter syndrome - NHS

    Feb 20, 2025 · Klinefelter syndrome (sometimes called Klinefelter's, KS or XXY) is where boys and men are born with an extra X chromosome. Chromosomes are packages of genes found in every cell in …

  10. XXY Syndrome (Klinefelter Syndrome) - Sparsh Diagnostic Center

    Feb 8, 2025 · XXY Syndrome, also known as Klinefelter Syndrome, is a genetic condition that affects males. It occurs due to the presence of an extra X chromosome (47, XXY). This chromosomal …