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XXXXX syndrome

a rare disorder in which a female has five X chromosomes instead of the normal two X chromosomes (46,XX). All affected individuals studied had intellectual disability, and some had ocular or other anomalies, such as patent ductus arteriosus (a heart defect), microcephaly, or limb abnormalities. Also called 49,XXXXX syndrome.

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hyperorexia

hyperorexia

n. a pathologically increased appetite. See also bulimia. Compare hyporexia.