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What is Kleinfelter's Syndrome

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Kleinfelter's Syndrome:

(XXY) additional X chromosome on males

-small testes so not enough testosterone causing breast enlargement, limited facial hair, unusually small penis or opening on the underside of the penis (urethra)

-male internal organs

-appears male with breasts

-diagnosed at puberty with the growth of breasts

-testosterone replacement therapy

- taller; breast cancer association; delayed speech and language development; quiet and shy

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