Testicular feminization
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Broader Terms
congenital reproductive system disorder, genetic disorder, sex development disorder, testis disorder
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Scope Note
aspects of female morphology in a XY genotype caused by defects in cellular receptors for testosterone and dihydrotestosterone, transmitted as an x-linked trait.
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- Also included in the broad category of incomplete testicular feminization is infertile male syndrome, which is sometimes due to an androgen receptor disorder.
- Since only the smallest fraction of information dealing with testicular feminization is indexed in search engines, such as www.
- Although it has long been known that the lack of androgen dependent differentiation in patients with testicular feminization is secondary to end organ insensitivity, the molecular basis of this genetic disorder has not been elucidated.
- Introduction Top Introduction Case Report Discussion References Testicular feminization is a form of male pseudohermaphroditism that is inherited as a sex-linked recessive disorder.
- Alternative Names: Testicular feminization Causes, incidence, and risk factors: The syndrome is caused by various genetic mutations on the X chromosome.
- We provide information and support to young people, adults and families affected by XY-female conditions such as complete and partial Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome or AIS (old name Testicular Feminization Syndrome or Testicular Feminisation Syndrome).
- The syndrome of testicular feminization in male pseudohermaphrodites.
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