xxy
/ˌɛks ˌɛks ˈwaɪ/
noun
- A chromosome combination found in some males, where an extra X chromosome is present (XXY), often associated with Klinefelter syndrome.
- A person with an XXY chromosome pattern may have certain physical traits.
- Research on XXY chromosomes helps scientists understand human development.
- The doctor explained that the XXY condition is also called Klinefelter syndrome.