Sex-Linked Dominant
Alternate Names : Genetics - Sex-Linked Dominant, Inheritance - Sex-Linked Dominant, X-Linked Dominant
Definition
The term "sex-linked dominant" means that a single abnormal gene on the X chromosome can cause the disease. The disease is likely to be transmitted to boys and girls. However, boys may not survive. This is a rare mode of transmission.
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