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Glossary of Clinical Terms

This section provides definitions for words and terms used in Clinical Terms

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1️⃣ One of the two sex chromosomes found in humans and other mammals is the Y chromosome. It’s in charge of identifying the male sex and contains genes involved in male sexual development and fertility.

2️⃣ The Y chromosome is smaller and contains fewer genes than the X chromosome. It contains the SRY (sex-determining region Y) gene, which is required for the initiation of male sexual differentiation during embryogenesis.

3️⃣ There may be research or trials that involve the Y chromosome indirectly in the context of certain genetic illnesses or conditions that are linked to it. For example, Y-linked infertility and Y chromosome microdeletion syndromes are genetic illnesses caused by anomalies or mutations in genes on the Y chromosome. Clinical trials for these illnesses could look into potential therapies or diagnostic procedures.


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