Thursday, February 13, 2014

What is Klinefelter's Syndrome?

According to Genetics Home Reference, Klinefelter's Syndrome is a somewhat common genetic disorder that occurs in men. Occurring before birth, the 23rd  chromosome has an extra X, meaning men with the disorder have an XXY chromosome, not the normal XY. The disease affects about 1 in every 500 men making it one of the most common genetic disorders among men.

Symptoms include smaller genitals, unusual growth of female breasts, early learning and speech disabilities, as well as strange body proportions.

Check out this video to learn more:Klinefelter's Syndrome


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