46 XY

What does "46 XY" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"46 XY" is a term used in genetics to describe the typical set of chromosomes in a male human being. Humans usually have 46 chromosomes in each cell, divided into 23 pairs. The "XY" refers to the pair of sex chromosomes. In males, this pair consists of one X and one Y chromosome.

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