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-'''17-AH Deficiency''' or '''17-alpha-hydroxylase deficiency''' is an [[intersex]] condition in which the adrenal glands- the glands that regulate the production of certain horomones- do not properly function. Because of this, the reproductive system does not grow very strongly. This condition is estimates to effect 1 in a million individuals at birth.
+'''17-AH Deficiency''' or '''17-alpha-hydroxylase deficiency''' is an [[intersex]] variation in which the adrenal glands- the glands that regulate the production of certain horomones- do not properly function. Because of this, the reproductive system does not grow very strongly. This condition is estimates to effect 1 in a million individuals at birth.
 Those with XX chromosomes ([[CTF]]) have abnormally small ovaries and an abnormally small uterus. Because of this, they [[Secondary Sex Agenesis|do not develop many secondary sex traits]], such as breasts, pubic hair, or menstruation cycles. From this, they are unable to concieve a child, and thus are infertile, and usually also fall under [[AFAB Hypogonadism]].
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 Those with XY chromosomes ([[CTM]]) usually have [[Ambiguous Genitalia|ambiguous genitals]] or a vagina, and because of this, they are often mistaken as female. Those that do have a penis often have a [[Agenital|micropenis, cryptorchidism,]] and/or [[hypospadias]]. They are also infertile, and often fall under [[AMAB Hypogonadism]].
-It is important to note that not all the symptoms listed above are guaranteed to occur in someone with this condition, as someone may only experience one or several of these symptoms, yet still hold the condition.
+It is important to note that not all the symptoms listed above are guaranteed to occur in someone with this variation, as someone may only experience one or several of these symptoms, yet still hold the variation.
 == Genetics ==
-This condition is inherited in an ''autosomal recessive pattern,'' which means both parents have a copy of the gene mutation that causes this, and both of their genes combined is what effected the child when being concieved.
+This variation is inherited in an ''autosomal recessive pattern,'' which means both parents have a copy of the gene mutation that causes this, and both of their genes combined is what effected the child when being concieved.
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