First Known Use: 1950
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Klinefelter's syndrome
noun Kline·fel·ter's syndrome \ˈklīn-ˌfel-tərz-\
Definition of KLINEFELTER'S SYNDROME
: an abnormal condition in a male characterized by usually two X and one Y chromosomes, infertility, smallness of the testicles, sparse facial and body hair, and enlarged breasts —called also Klinefelter syndrome
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Origin of KLINEFELTER'S SYNDROME
Harry F. Klinefelter †1990 American physician
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Klinefelter's syndrome
noun Kline·fel·ter's syndrome \ˈklīn-ˌfel-tərz-\
Medical Definition of KLINEFELTER'S SYNDROME
: an abnormal condition in a male characterized by two X chromosomes and one Y chromosome, infertility, smallness of the testes, sparse facial and body hair, and gynecomastia
Biographical Note for KLINEFELTER'S SYNDROME
Klinefelter, Harry Fitch (1912–1990), American physician. Klinefelter specialized in endocrinology and rheumatology. Klinefelter's syndrome was described in 1942.
Variants of KLINEFELTER'S SYNDROME
Kline·fel·ter's syndrome also Kline·fel·ter syndrome \-tər-\
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