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Genetics of Turner Syndrome Disease
The Genetics of Turner Syndrome
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What is Turner Syndrome?
- Also known as Gonadal Dysgenesis, Turner Syndrome is the result of a chromosomal disorder in which a female is born with a missing "X" chromosome.
General Information
- Age: TS is an at-birth defect. The genetic makeup of the offspring is what causes the disease.
- Requires medical diagnosis
- Rare: fewer than 200,000 cases in the US per year
- Chronic impacts: Can last for a long time or the individual's lifetime
- Prognosis: No cure but hormone therapy is available and very helpful
DO I have Turner Syndrome?
Symptoms: There are many symptoms that both physically visible and internal. Many of the symptoms are detrimental to the female's health but seeking therapy and medical attention is helpful.
Developmental: abnormalities in reproductive organs, delayed puberty, short stature
Punnett of Turner Syndrome
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s y n d r o m e
There is no definite evolutionary factor of this disease. the deletion/missing of the last x chromosome is by chance.
Heart: congenital heart defect
Genome of Turner Syndrome
Klinefelder: A genetic condition in which a male is born with an extra copy of the X chromosome (results in INFERTILITY)
Triple X: An abnormality resulting in an extra X chromosome in some females (results in learning disabilites)