How did the XYY syndrome get its name?

The syndrome is named after a character in a Charles Dickens novel, The Pickwick Papers, who seemed to show some of the traits of this disease.

u go to a physician get checked out and see if u need to go to a geneticist to get a karyotype and now if u'll excuse me i need to finish my science disorder project

Down syndrome is also known as Trisomy 21. In years gone by, it was also known as Mongolism, although that term is no longer used. It has also been called "Up syndrome" by some people, because...

yes it can, by physical therapy, occupational therapy and a supportive home life

the person who researched it was named Luis morquio