5-alpha-reductase deficiency
5-alpha-reductase deficiency
5-alpha-reductase deficiency (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on 5-alpha-reductase deficiency
- Wikipedia's article - 5-alpha-reductase deficiency
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Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski) is a rare genetic disorder that affects the metabolism of testosterone, a hormone that plays a key role in the development of male sexual characteristics.
Etymology
The term "5-alpha-reductase deficiency" is derived from the name of the enzyme that is deficient in this condition, 5-alpha-reductase. This enzyme is responsible for converting testosterone into its more potent form, dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
Symptoms
Individuals with 5-alpha-reductase deficiency are genetically male (i.e., they have one X and one Y chromosome), but they may have ambiguous genitalia or may appear to be female at birth. Other symptoms may include infertility, decreased body hair, and underdeveloped prostate gland.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of 5-alpha-reductase deficiency is typically made through a combination of physical examination, medical history, and genetic testing. The condition is caused by mutations in the SRD5A2 gene, which can be identified through genetic testing.
Treatment
Treatment for 5-alpha-reductase deficiency may involve hormone replacement therapy with testosterone or DHT. In some cases, surgery may be recommended to correct ambiguous genitalia.
Related Terms
- Androgen insensitivity syndrome
- Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
- Disorders of sex development
- Intersex
- Sex chromosome disorders
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on 5-alpha-reductase deficiency
- Wikipedia's article - 5-alpha-reductase deficiency
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski