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Turner syndrome

Turner syndrome is a genetic condition that occurs only in females. Female cells normally have two X chromosomes. In Turner syndrome, the girl's cells are missing an X chromosome, or part of an X chromosome. There are a variety of signs and symptoms that can result, but the most common are short height, lack of developing ovaries, and infertility .

Source:ADAM

Date:September 26, 2007

Turner Syndrome

Turner syndrome is a chromosomal disorder affecting females wherein one of the two X chromosomes is defective or completely absent. Chromosomes are structures in the nucleus of every cell in the human body.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part II

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Turner syndrome is a chromosomal disorder affecting females wherein one of the two X-chromosomes is defective or completely absent. Chromosomes are structures in the nucleus of every cell in the human body.

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Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part I

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