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GlossaryTurner syndrome (Monosomy X)

genetic disorder in females with one missing or incomplete X chromosome

Turner syndrome (TS), also known as Gonadal dysgenesis, is a genetic condition that affects females, where one of the X chromosomes is missing or partially missing. This can lead to a variety of medical and developmental issues, including short stature, delayed puberty, infertility, heart defects, and certain learning disabilities.

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research Isochromosome Mosaic Turner Syndrome: A Case Report

3 citations , November 2019 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies”

A 20-year-old woman with a rare form of Turner syndrome showed improvement with hormonal therapy and needs comprehensive care.

research Morpho-Regulation of Ectodermal Organs

131 citations , March 2004 in “The American journal of pathology”

Modulating BMP activity changes the number, size, shape, and type of ectodermal organs.

research The Effects of Androgens on T Cells: Clues to Female Predominance in Autoimmune Liver Diseases

34 citations , July 2020 in “Frontiers in immunology”

Androgens may influence T cells, contributing to higher autoimmune liver disease risk in women.

research Gender Differences in Skin: A Review of the Literature

152 citations , December 2007 in “Gender Medicine”

Male and female skin differ due to hormones, affecting conditions like hair loss, acne, and skin cancer, and suggesting a need for gender-specific treatments.

research A Case of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in a Patient with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis and Polymyalgia Rheumatica

5 citations , January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders”

Frontal fibrosing alopecia might be linked to autoimmune diseases.

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