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triple X syndrome

triple X syndrome noun: a form of chromosomal variation characterized by the presence of an extra X chromosome in each cell of a human female, sometimes leading to tall stature, learning disabilities, and/or epicanthic folds.

triple x syndrome: a form of chromosomal variation characterized by the presence of an extra X chromosome in each cell...
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Noun

triple X syndrome (uncountable)

  1. A form of chromosomal variation characterized by the presence of an extra X chromosome in each cell of a human female, sometimes leading to tall stature, learning disabilities, and/or epicanthic folds.
    Synonyms:
    trisomy X, triple X

Synonyms of triple X syndrome

Questions about triple X syndrome

What does triple X syndrome mean?
Triple X syndrome means a form of chromosomal variation characterized by the presence of an extra X chromosome in each cell of a human female, sometimes leading to tall stature, learning disabilities, and/or epicanthic folds.
What part of speech is triple X syndrome?
Triple X syndrome is a noun.

Words near triple X syndrome in the dictionary

  1. triple whammy
  2. triple witching
  3. triple witching hour
  4. triple witching hours
  5. triple X
  6. triple X syndrome
  7. triple-A
  8. triple-alpha process
  9. triple-alpha processes
  10. triple-barrelled
  11. triple-blind

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