X-linked

[eks-lingkt]

adjective Genetics.

of or relating to a trait controlled by a gene or genes on the X chromosome.
of or relating to a gene on an X chromosome.

Origin of X-linked

First recorded in 1945–50

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x-linked in Medicine

X-linked

adj.

Of, relating to, or characterized by genes situated on the X-chromosome.

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x-linked in Science

X-linked

[ĕks′lĭngkt′]

Relating to an inherited trait controlled by a gene on an X-chromosome. Orange fur color is an X-linked trait in cats.

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