Definition of X-linked gene

1. Noun. A gene located on an X chromosome.

Generic synonyms: Cistron, Factor, Gene

Definition of X-linked gene

1. Noun. (genetics): Any gene located on the sex chromosomes. Typically, these genes are found on the X chromosome and not on the Y chromosome. ¹

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Medical Definition of X-linked gene

1. A gene located on an X chromosome. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of X-linked Gene

X-chair
X-chairs
X-chromosome
X-chromosomes
X-country
X-esotropia
X-exotropia
X-factor
X-gal
X-junction
X-junctions
X-linked
X-linked SCID
X-linked dominant inheritance
X-linked genes
X-linked ichthyosis
X-linked inheritance
X-linked locus
X-linked recessive inheritance
X-linked traits
X-radiation
X-ray
X-ray astronomy
X-ray binary

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