"XXY" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From two X chromosomes + Y chromosome. Head templates: {{head|en|adjective}} XXY
  1. Having an aneuploidy in the configuration of chromosomes by having an extra Y chromosome. Wikipedia link: Klinefelter syndrome Categories (topical): Intersex

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