autosomal

American  

[aw-tuh-soh-muhl] / ˌɔ təˈsoʊ məl /

adjective

Genetics.

1. occurring on or transmitted by a chromosome other than one of the sex chromosomes.

   Marfan syndrome is a connective tissue disorder inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.

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Other Word Forms

• autosomally
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of autosomal

First recorded in 1910–15; autosom(e) ( def. ) + -al ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

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autosomal

Cockayne syndrome is a severe autosomal recessive disorder caused by defective DNA repair mechanisms.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 10, 2024

The genome consists of 2.9 billion base pairs, which form 23 autosomal chromosomes, and X and Y sex chromosomes.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 20, 2024

Additionally, scientists from the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System identified Charvet’s remains using mitochondrial DNA and autosomal DNA analysis.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 2, 2023

Yes, males can be the carriers of red-green color blindness, as color blindness is autosomal dominant.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022

Because autosomal dominant disorders are expressed by the presence of just one gene, an individual with the disorder will know that he or she has at least one faulty gene.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013