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Klinefelter's Syndrome

What is Klinefelter syndrome (KS)?

Klinefelter syndrome (KS) is a that happens when a male is born with an extra copy of the X chromosome. KS can affect different stages of physical, language, and social development. It also usually causes .

What causes Klinefelter syndrome (KS)?

KS is not inherited. It's caused by a random error that happens when a sperm or egg is formed. This error causes a male to be born with an extra X chromosome.

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  1. Klinefelter Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is Klinefelter syndrome (KS)? Klinefelter syndrome (KS) is a genetic condition that happens when a male is born with an extra copy of the X chromosome. KS ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/klinefeltersyndrome.html - Health Topics
  2. Klinefelter syndrome 
    Klinefelter syndrome, also called 47,XXY, is a chromosomal condition that affects male development. The signs and symptoms of Klinefelter syndrome vary. In some ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/klinefelter-syndrome - Genetics
  3. Klinefelter syndrome 
    Klinefelter syndrome, also called 47,XXY, is a genetic condition that occurs in males when they have an ... and has 1 X and 1 Y chromosome . Klinefelter syndrome results when a male child is born with ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000382.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Klinefelter Syndrome (For Teens) (Nemours Foundation)  
    Klinefelter Syndrome/Learn More ... Klinefelter Syndrome ... Nemours Foundation ... kleinfelter, klinefelter's kleinfelter's, xxy, penis, dick, testicles, testes, small, ...
    https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/klinefelter.html - External Health Links
  5. About Klinefelter Syndrome From the National Institutes of Health (National Human Genome Research Institute)  
    Male Infertility/Genetics ... Male Infertility ... Klinefelter Syndrome/Learn More ... Klinefelter Syndrome ... National Human Genome Research Institute ... From the National ...
    https://www.genome.gov/Genetic-Disorders/Klinefelter-Syndrome - External Health Links
  6. About Klinefelter Syndrome From the National Institutes of Health (Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)  
    Klinefelter syndrome describes a set of features that can occur in a male who is born with an ...
    https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/klinefelter/conditioninfo - External Health Links
  7. Other Klinefelter Syndrome (KS) FAQs From the National Institutes of Health (Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)  
    Find answers to other common questions about Klinefelter syndrome, such as what other conditions are associated with KS and how KS affects fertility.
    https://www.nichd.nih.gov/.../more_information/other-faqs - External Health Links
  8. What Are the Treatments for Symptoms in Klinefelter Syndrome (KS)? From the National Institutes of Health (Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)  
    Klinefelter Syndrome/Learn More ... Klinefelter Syndrome ... Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development ... From the National Institutes ...
    https://www.nichd.nih.gov/.../klinefelter/conditioninfo/treatments - External Health Links
  9. How Do Health Care Providers Diagnose Klinefelter Syndrome (KS)? From the National Institutes of Health (Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)  
    Klinefelter Syndrome/Learn More ... Klinefelter Syndrome ... Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development ... From the National Institutes ...
    https://www.nichd.nih.gov/.../klinefelter/conditioninfo/diagnosed - External Health Links
  10. What Are Common Symptoms of Klinefelter Syndrome (KS)? From the National Institutes of Health (Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)  
    Many factors can affect whether a person with Klinefelter syndrome has no, mild, or severe symptoms.
    https://www.nichd.nih.gov/.../klinefelter/conditioninfo/symptoms - External Health Links
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