Body size and shape in 46,XY females with complete testicular feminization

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ID13921997
AuthorsJuha Varrela (University of Turku, corresponding author), Lassi Alvesalo (University of Eastern Finland), H Vinkka (University of Turku)
Year1984
Volume11
Issue4
Pages291-301
Publication date1984-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAnnals of Human Biology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0301-4460 • E-ISSN: 1464-5033
PublisherInforma (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/03014468400007191
PMID6465836
OpenAlexW2124872940
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited12

Twenty-five anthropometric measurements were recorded from eight adult 46,XY females with complete testicular feminization and they were compared with those of female relatives of the patients and control females. In most dimensions 46,XY females were larger than normal females, the difference being close to one SD unit. The mean height of 46,XY females was 171.5 cm. The body proportions of 46,XY females were similar to those of normal females though, according to the results of analysis of covariance where the effect of size was controlled, there may be a tendency to slimmer body. The present findings suggest the presence of genes on the Y chromosome with a general size-increasing effect. They also indicate that the Y chromosome has an influence on the quantitative sex difference in body size. These conclusions are in accordance with the results of earlier studies which have indicated Y-chromosomal influence on stature and tooth size

Anthropometry · Biology · Feminization (sociology · Gene · Gynecology · Y chromosome · Genetic and Clinical Aspects of Sex Determination and Chromosomal Abnormalities · Medicine · Sexual Differentiation and Disorders · Sperm and Testicular Function · Endocrinology · Genetics · Internal Medicine

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