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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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