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Reifenstein's syndrome |
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Reifenstein's syndrome [rī′fənstīnz] Etymology: Edward C. Reifenstein, Jr., American physician, 1908-1975 male hypogonadism of unknown origin, marked by azoospermia, undescended testes, gynecomastia, testosterone deficiency, and elevated gonadotropin titers. The condition appears to be inherited as an X-linked recessive trait, but no chromosomal abnormality has been identified. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Zucker examined a number of known
diagnoses for intersex children, including androgen insensitivity
syndrome, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, 5 alpha-reductas deficiency,
partial androgen insensitivity syndrome, micropenis syndrome, penile
agensis (the penis fails to differentiate), cloacal exstrophy, and penis
ablatio. Among classic intersex conditions, the most common are congenital
adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) and complete androgen insensitivity syndrome. Medical ethics and truth telling in the case
of androgen insensitivity syndrome. |
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