_____ syndrome is a sex chromosome disorder in which males are born with an extra X chromosome,resulting in an XXY designation.

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Klinefelter's syndrome is a condition in which a male is born with an extra X chromosome, resulting in XXY instead of the typical XY sex chromosome pattern. It affects about 1 in 500-1,000 male births and can lead to infertility, reduced muscle mass, and increased risk for certain health conditions such as osteoporosis and breast cancer. SIDS (A) stands for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Androgeny (B) is not a recognized condition or syndrome, and Hinz-Decker (D) is not a known sex chromosome disorder.

_____ Syndrome Is a Sex Chromosome Disorder in Which Males