Autosomal Dominant
Alternate Names : Genetics - Autosomal Dominant, Inheritance - Autosomal Dominant
Definition
A single, abnormal gene on one of the autosomal chromosomes (one of the first 22 "non-sex" chromosomes) from either parent can cause certain diseases. One of the parents will usually have the disease (since it is dominant) in this mode of inheritance. Only one parent must have an abnormal gene in order for the child to inherit the disease.
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