fragile X syndrome

Noun

Meaning

fragile X syndrome (uncountable)

A particular, genetic syndrome, caused by the excessive repetition of a particular trinucleotide.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

Klinefelter syndrome

Examples

Autism Fragile X syndrome co-occurs with autism in many cases and is a suspected genetic cause of the autism in these cases. Source: Internet

FXPOI affects female premutation carriers of Fragile X syndrome, which is caused by the FMR1 gene, when their ovaries are not functioning properly. Source: Internet

Fragile X syndrome: diagnosis, treatment, and research. 3, illustrated ed. Baltimore, MD: JHU P, 2002. Source: Internet

Fragile X syndrome (a cause of autism and intellectual disability) and general intellectual disability must also be ruled out. Source: Internet

The caregiver-administered assessments showed a placebo response as seen with previous Fragile X syndrome trials. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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