Turner syndrome

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Etymology

Named after Henry Turner who first described the condition in 1938.

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Turner syndrome (uncountable)

  1. (medicine, medical genetics) A particular genetic condition, caused by partially or completely missing an X chromosome (monosomy), that leads to sterility and other issues.
    Synonyms: 45,X; 45,X0

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