Specific Genetic Mutation
Klinefelter's syndrome results from an unequal sharing of sex chromosomes soon after fertilization.
Physical Characteristics
Physical characteristics include small and firm testes, breast enlargement, and inordinately long legs and arms.
Possible TreatmentTreatment for Klinefelter's syndrome is the use of androgens which reduces gynecomastia and evidence of male hypogonadism and increases strength and libido.
Interesting FactKlinefelter syndrome is named for Harry Klinefelter, an American physician who in 1942 described a set of symptoms that characterized the condition.
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