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

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

From Science Daily

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

From Seattle Times

Less severe autosomal dominant forms of HPP result from the inheritance of a defective gene from one parent who also may have the disease.

From Washington Post

From there, Othram generated a data file containing her autosomal DNA, the genetic material that is shared among families.

From New York Times

By Christmas Eve, she had called back to say her team of volunteer DNA detectives had confirmed the exact autosomal genetic match with his deceased parents and brother through autopsy records.

From Washington Times