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Hypogonadism

Hypogonadism

(Science: endocrinology) a condition resulting from or characterised by abnormally decreased functional activity of the gonads, with retardation of growth and sexual development.


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Chromosomes- an excess or deficit?

Excess of sexual chromosomes: - Klinefelter's syndrome (44 autosomes + XXY): It affects to men, producing hypogonadism (poor gonads development). In the majority of the cases, this causes infertility. Also, this syndrome produces a taller-than-average height and feminine physical ...

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by Enzyme
Thu Jan 05, 2006 11:52 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chromosomes- an excess or deficit?
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