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Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome

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Definition: A type of male infertility in which no germ cells are visible in any of the biopsied SEMINIFEROUS TUBULES (type I) or in which germ cells are present in a minority of tubules (type II). Clinical features include AZOOSPERMIA, normal VIRILIZATION, and normal chromosomal complement.      Other names Sertoli Cell Only Syndrome; Germinal Cell Aplasia
 
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Sertoli cell-only syndrome, Y-linked  0   *Genetic Diseases, Y-Linked *Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome.

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