fragile X syndrome

[ fraj-uhl eks sin-drohm, -druhm; British frajahyl ]

noun

1. an inherited genetic disorder caused by a faulty gene on the X chromosome and having various possible effects, including developmental delays in infancy and early childhood, learning disabilities, intellectual disability, and a number of social, behavioral, and physical difficulties.

fragile-X syndrome

noun

1. an inherited condition characterized by mental subnormality: affected individuals have an X-chromosome that is easily damaged under certain conditions

Word History and Origins

Origin of fragile X syndrome¹

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

The findings may also have implications for intellectual disabilities, such as Fragile X syndrome.

From Science Daily

He has Fragile X syndrome resulting in a learning disability which can impact communication, but not his love for music.

From BBC

Fragile X syndrome, the most common form of inherited intellectual disability, may be unfolding in brain cells even before birth, despite typically going undiagnosed until age 3 or later.

From Science Daily

A new study published today in the journal Neuron by researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison showed that FMRP, a protein deficient in individuals with fragile X syndrome, has a role in the function of mitochondria, part of a cell that produces energy, during prenatal development.

From Science Daily

Their results fundamentally change how scientists understand the developmental origins of fragile X syndrome and suggest a potential treatment for brain cells damaged by the dysfunction.

From Science Daily