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06/03/07

What is Turner syndrome?

Posted by : Julia Fuller in Parenting Children with Special Needs Blog at 03:35 pm , 346 words, 6101 views  
Categories: Turner Syndrome

TurnerssyndromeTurner syndrome is a chromosomal condition that affects a child’s development and may cause certain characteristics. A fetus developing with Turner syndrome either doesn't have a Y chromosome or doesn't have a functional SRY on the Y chromosome and therefore, will develop into a female child. This is one of the more common genetic disorders, accounting for about one in every 2500 live births, and about 10% of the total number of miscarriages and stillbirths in the United... more


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