| autosomal | Pertaining to an autosome. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| autosomal dominant | <genetics> Requires only one affected parent have the trait to pass it to offspring. (02 Jan 1998) |
| autosomal gene | A gene located on any chromosome other than the sex chromosomes (X or Y). (05 Mar 2000) |
| autosomal recessive | <genetics> Mutation carried on an autosome that is deleterious only in homozygotes. (02 Jan 1998) |
| recessive, autosomal | A gene on a nonsex chromosome (an autosome) that expresses itself only when there is no different gene present at that locus (spot on the chromosome). For example, cystic fibrosis (cf) is an autosomal recessive disorder. A cf child has the cf gene on both chromosome 7's (and so is said to be homozygous for cf). (12 Dec 1998) |
| kidney, polycystic, autosomal dominant | A genetic disorder with autosomal dominant inheritance characterised by multiple cysts in both kidneys and progressive deterioration of renal function. It is usually caused by a mutant gene at the pkd1 locus on the short arm of chromosome 16, though mutations elsewhere in the genome can also cause the disease. The age of onset of symptoms varies widely. (12 Dec 1998) |
| kidney, polycystic, autosomal recessive | Rare genetic disorder with autosomal recessive inheritance characterised by multiple cysts in both kidneys and associated hepatic lesions. Serious manifestations are usually present at birth and there is high perinatal mortality. (12 Dec 1998) |