autosomal

IPA: ˈɔtoʊsʌmˈɑɫ

Examples of "autosomal" in Sentences

Autosomal disorders are genetic conditions caused by mutations in the autosomes, which are the non-sex chromosomes
The inheritance of autosomal traits follows a Mendelian pattern, where a trait or disorder is passed down from generation to generation
Genetic testing can help identify mutations on the autosomal chromosomes that may be responsible for certain disorders
Autosomal dominant disorders only require one copy of the mutated gene to be present for the trait to be expressed
Autosomal recessive disorders require two copies of the mutated gene, one from each parent, in order for the trait to be expressed