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Turner's Syndrome
A relatively uncommon human sex-chromosome disorder. Males very
rarely contract this disease. Its occurrence rate in females is about one
per 3,000 live female births.
Occurs when a sperm carrying no sex chromosomes fertilizes a normal
ovum, resulting in a female that has only one X chromosome, producing a
male body type: short, with a broad neck, and usually lacking female
internal reproductive organs and secondary sex characteristics. The
patient is usually sterile and pregnancy is rare. Other signs and symptoms
include a low hairline, webbed neck, shield-shaped chest with widely spaced
nipples, and usually kidney and heart malformations. The patient may also
have immature breasts and be of above-average height. Some are mildly
retarded.
Despite many efforts, no real causes have been found to be linked to
this condition. It appears be a random event that can happen to anyone.
There is no reason why a woman with Turner’s Syndrome should not lead
a full, productive life. It is important though that she get good medical
care regularly.
Bibliography:
Biology Today. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc. 1991: Page 217.
"Turners Syndrome." Via CD-ROM: Compton’s Interactive Encyclopedia: 1996
Edition.
"The Turner's Syndrome Society of the United States." Via the Internet:
"http://www.turner-syndrome-us.org/".
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