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  2. Klinefelter syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Klinefelter syndrome (KS), also known as 47,XXY, is a chromosome anomaly where a male has an extra X chromosome. [10] These complications commonly include infertility and small, poorly functioning testicles (if present).

  3. XY sex-determination system - Wikipedia

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    In humans and many other species of animals, the father determines the sex of the child. In the XY sex-determination system, the female-provided ovum contributes an X chromosome and the male-provided sperm contributes either an X chromosome or a Y chromosome, resulting in female (XX) or male (XY) offspring, respectively.

  4. Sex differences in human physiology - Wikipedia

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    Sex differences in human physiology are distinctions of physiological characteristics associated with either male or female humans. These differences are caused by the effects of the different sex chromosome complement in males and females, and differential exposure to gonadal sex hormones during development.

  5. XXYY syndrome - Wikipedia

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    48,XXYY syndrome is a condition related to the X and Y chromosomes (the sex chromosomes). People normally have 46 chromosomes in each cell.Two of the 46 chromosomes, known as X and Y, are called sex chromosomes because they help determine whether a person will develop male or female sex characteristics.

  6. Disorders of sex development - Wikipedia

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    Australian sociological research on people born with atypical sex characteristics, published in 2016, found that 3% of respondents choose the term "disorders of sex development" or "DSD" to define their sex characteristics, while 21% use the term when accessing medical services. In contrast, 60% used the term "intersex" in some form to self ...

  7. Woman Adopts Rare Male Calico Cat With Unique XXY ... - AOL

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    A surprising story about a unique male Calico Cat is receiving a lot of attention on TikTok. In a video shared by @xxycalico, it is revealed that a woman ended up adopting this charming Calico Cat.

  8. Sex-determination system - Wikipedia

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    Some chromosomal sex determination systems in animals. A sex-determination system is a biological system that determines the development of sexual characteristics in an organism. [1] Most organisms that create their offspring using sexual reproduction have two common sexes and a few less common intersex variations.

  9. XYY syndrome - Wikipedia

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    XYY syndrome, also known as Jacobs syndrome, is an aneuploid genetic condition in which a male has an extra Y chromosome. [1] There are usually few symptoms. [2] These may include being taller than average and an increased risk of learning disabilities.