What is the Turner Syndrome?

What is Turner syndrome?

Turner syndrome is a chromosomal condition that exclusively affects girls and women. It occurs when one of the two X chromosomes normally found in females is missing or incomplete. The syndrome is named after Dr. Henry Turner, who was among the first to describe its features in the 1930's.


What causes Turner syndrome?

Turner syndrome is caused by the complete or partial absence of one of the two X chromosomes normally found in women.…