XXX
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A genetic condition where a woman has three X chromosomes instead of two
- noun
- Specialized
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XXX
- The doctor explained that a female with triple X syndrome may face various health issues.
Examples
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In June, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) green-lighted the development of the long-debated .xxx domain, designed specifically to house online adult entertainment.
Academic text (2010) -
Some females with triple X syndrome have developmental delays and learning disabilities.
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Triple X syndrome is caused by a random error during the formation of reproductive cells.
Synonyms
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An extra chromosome in a cell that can cause health and development problems
is a specific case where the extra chromosome is a female sex chromosome
Surface Forms
Etymology
XXX in genetics names a condition in which a female has three X chromosomes instead of the usual two, because scientists use X to mark that chromosome, so XXX literally means 'three Xs'.