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Definition of medical terminology for Turner Syndrome.
Definition of medical terminology for Syndrome.
Definition of medical terminology for Development and Research.
Definition of medical terminology for Ovaries.
Definition of medical terminology for Risk.
Definition of medical terminology for Health.
Definition of medical terminology for Osteoporosis.
Definition of medical terminology for Problems and Exercises (PT).
Definition of medical terminology for Turner Syndrome.
Definition of medical terminology for Syndrome.
Definition of medical terminology for Symptoms and General Pathology.
Definition of medical terminology for Growth Hormone.
Definition of medical terminology for Hormone.
Definition of medical terminology for Hormone.
Definition of medical terminology for Development and Research.
Definition of medical terminology for Reproduction.
Definition of medical terminology for Turner Syndrome.
Definition of medical terminology for Syndrome.
Definition of medical terminology for Pregnant Mare Serum.
Girls who have it are short, and their ovaries don`t work properly. Most are infertile. They are at risk for health difficulties such as high blood pressure, kidney problems, diabetes, cataracts, osteoporosis and thyroid problems .
Other physical features typical of Turner syndrome are
* Short, "webbed" neck with folds of skin from tops of shoulders to sides of neck
* Low hairline in the back
* Low-set ears
* Swollen hands and feet
There is no cure for Turner syndrome, but there are some treatments for the symptoms . Growth hormone often helps girls reach heights that are close to average. Hormone replacement can stimulate sexual development . Assisted reproduction techniques can help some women with Turner syndrome get pregnant .
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