Sex Chromosome Aberrations
| Definition: |
Abnormal number or structure of the SEX CHROMOSOMES. Many sex chromosome aberrations, but not all, are the cause of SEX CHROMOSOME DISORDERS. |
| Notes: |
coord with specific sex chromosome (IM) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Chromosome Abnormalities (1966-1967),Sex (1966-1967) |
Sex Chromosome Aberrations Categories.
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XYY Karyotype - Abnormal genetic constitution in males characterized by an extra Y chromosome. |
Sex Chromosome Aberrations Definitions and Terms
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