What is another word for x-linked recessive inheritance?

Pronunciation: [ˈɛkslˈɪŋkt ɹɪsˈɛsɪv ɪnhˈɛɹɪtəns] (IPA)

X-linked recessive inheritance is a genetic disorder that affects males more commonly than females. The disease is caused by a mutation in the X chromosome, which results in the loss of a vital protein or enzyme that is essential for normal body function. Some other terms that can be used as synonyms for X-linked recessive inheritance include sex-linked recessive inheritance and X-linked genetic disorder. These terms all refer to genetic conditions that are associated with genes located on the X chromosome. Since females have two X chromosomes and males have only one, X-linked recessive inheritance tends to be more common in males and can be passed down from mother to son.

What are the hypernyms for X-linked recessive inheritance?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    hereditary pattern, genetic inheritance, Autosomal inheritance, Characteristic pattern, Gene inheritance, Inheritance pattern, Mode of inheritance.

What are the hyponyms for X-linked recessive inheritance?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

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