Klinfelter's+Syndrome

toc =__ Definition: __= Klinefelter's syndrome is the most common sex-chromosome anomalies, which happens when the child has an XXY pattern. Occurs in 1 or 2 out of every 1,000 males. Affected boys usually look normal but have underdeveloped testes and, as adults, very low sperm production. Many have language and learning disabilities. At puberty, these boys experience both male and female changes, p.57 HGD Chapter 3,

Klinefelters syndrome can be cured as long as it is early on. Treatment includes:
 * Educational services
 * Physical, speech and occupational therapy
 * Medical treatments including testosterone replacement

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Abortion bills draw lots of testimony "Schuh told committee members that the issue of genetic testing was one that needed to be weighed. He said genetic testing has led to more people aborting babies with genetic disorders such as Down syndrome and Klinefelter’s syndrome."

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