APA Dictionary of Psychology

XXX syndrome

Updated on 04/19/2018
a rare disorder characterized by the presence of three X (female) chromosomes instead of the normal two X chromosomes (46,XX). The majority of affected females are physically and mentally normal. Delays in mental development, when present, are usually mild. Also called 47,XXX syndrome; triple-X condition; trisomy X.
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