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xyy

/ˌeks waɪ ˈwaɪ/

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noun

/ˌeks waɪ ˈwaɪ/C1formalmedicalabbreviation
  • ruМедицинский и генетический термин, обозначающий хромосомное состояние у мужчин, характеризующееся наличием дополнительной Y-хромосомы, что приводит к кариотипу 47,XYY.

A medical and genetic term referring to a male chromosomal condition characterized by the presence of an extra Y chromosome, resulting in a 47,XYY karyotype.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Genetic conditionC1formalmedical

    A chromosomal condition in which a male has an extra Y chromosome, resulting in the 47,XYY karyotype.

    ruГенетическое состояние

    • The XYY syndrome is often associated with above-average height.
    • Individuals with XYY may have normal development and no visible symptoms.
    • Genetic testing confirmed the presence of the XYY karyotype.