Children Genetics

Turner Syndrome

A condition affecting females, characterized by the absence of one X chromosome.

Triple X Syndrome

A genetic disorder in females where there is an extra X chromosome.

Klinefelter Syndrome

A condition in males caused by an extra X chromosome, leading to physical and reproductive challenges.

XYY Syndrome

Also known as Supermale or Jacob’s Syndrome, this condition occurs in males with an extra Y chromosome.

Dominant Traits

Traits that are expressed when at least one dominant allele is present, such as dark hair and Type A blood.

Recessive Traits

Traits that are expressed only when two recessive alleles are present, such as light or red hair and Type O blood.

Amniocentesis

A prenatal detection technique that involves analyzing amniotic fluid to detect genetic disorders.

Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)

A procedure that extracts fetal cells from the chorion membrane for earlier detection of genetic disorders than amniocentesis.

Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)

A method that assesses fragments of cell-free DNA in the maternal bloodstream for safer genetic testing.

Ultrasound

A technique that uses sound waves to scan the womb, aiding in the assessment of fetal development.