Macroorchidism is the medical term used to describe a genetic disorder found in males where a subject has abnormally large testes.
Macroorchidism: Abnormally large testes. To determine if the testes are too large, a device called an orchidometer is used that permits the testes to be compared to a series of plastic ovals (like miniature American footballs) of differing sizes.
The characteristic features of the fragile X syndrome in boys include prominent or long ears, a long face, delayed speech, large testes (macroorchidism), hyperactivity, tactile defensiveness, gross motor delays, and autistic-like behaviors.
X-linked Mental Retardation and Macroorchidism
X-linked Mental Retardation-Clasped Thumb Syndrome
X-Linked Myopathy with Excessive Autophagy
X-linked Myotubular Myopathy
X-linked Opitz G/BBB syndrome ...
Between 80 and 90 percent of males with fragile X have macroorchidism (large testicles). This generally does not cause any complications; but coupled with connective tissue problems, it may make them more likely to have certain kinds of hernias.
Males with Fragile X have some common physical characteristics : a long narrow face; large or prominent ears; and macroorchidism (enlarged testicles).
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Martin-Bell Syndrome
X-linked Mental Retardation and Macroorchidism
Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein, FMRP
Fragile X Mental Retardation Syndrome
Mental Retardation, X-Linked, Associated With Mar Xq28 ...
After puberty these patients often exhibit large prominent ears, long narrow face, coarse facial features and macroorchidism. Mental retardation in males is characteristic although the manifestations of the syndrome are highly variable.
 See also: Mental retardation, Fragile X syndrome, Symptom, Disability, Disabilities
  
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