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XYY syndrome
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This is the condition rather than a syndrome where males have two Y chromosomes making 47, XYY rather than the usual one Y chromosome 47, XY. It is not inherited it is a mishap of chromosomes. It causes no unusual physical features or medical problems other than boys are usually taller than average.
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