Transgender
Transgender is an umbrella terms for persons whose gender identity, gender expression or behavior does not conform to that typically associated with the sex to which they were assigned at birth. “Trans” is sometimes used as shorthand for “transgender.” While transgender is generally a good term to use, not everyone whose appearance or behavior is […]
Trisomy X (Triple XXX Syndrome)
In this variation, a person is born with 47XXX chromosomes instead of the typical 46XX. If the additional X chromosome comes from the parents’ original sperm or egg cell, all of their cells will have 47XXX chromosomes. If the additional chromosome appears early during the embryo’s development, only some cells will have 47XXX chromosomes, resulting […]
Turner syndrome (X)
Turner syndrome is a chromosomal condition that affects development. Females typically have two X chromosomes, but in individuals with Turner syndrome, one copy of the X chromosome is missing or altered. The most common feature of Turner syndrome is short stature, which becomes evident by about age 5. Reduced functioning of the ovaries, the female […]