Word
autosomal
Phoneticsau·to·so·mal
Definition
adj. related to the chromosomes that do not decide biological sex. You get one copy from each parent, so these genes can pass to any child.
adj. pertaining to an autosome, any chromosome other than a sex chromosome. Often specifies inheritance patterns for genes carried on these chromosomes.
Examples
“Autosomal traits pass from parents to children equally.”
“The doctor explains that autosomal conditions can affect sons and daughters in the same way.”
“Because autosomal genes sit on non-sex chromosomes, researchers study their inheritance across large families to trace disease risk.”
Examples
simple
“Autosomal traits pass from parents to children equally.”
contextual
“The doctor explains that autosomal conditions can affect sons and daughters in the same way.”
complex
“Because autosomal genes sit on non-sex chromosomes, researchers study their inheritance across large families to trace disease risk.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “autosomal” in context.
Verb
01. locate on autosomal
“The defective gene was located on autosomal chromosome 4.”
verb + prep + adj
Adjective
02. autosomal dominant
“Huntington's disease is caused by an autosomal dominant mutation.”
adj + adj
03. autosomal recessive
“Cystic fibrosis is a classic autosomal recessive disorder.”
adj + adj
Noun
04. autosomal chromosome
“Humans have 22 pairs of autosomal chromosomes.”
adj + noun
05. autosomal disorder
“Genetic counselling helps families understand autosomal disorders.”
adj + noun
06. autosomal gene
“Each child inherits one copy of every autosomal gene.”
adj + noun
07. autosomal inheritance
“The pedigree clearly shows autosomal inheritance across generations.”
adj + noun
08. autosomal mutation
“Testing confirmed an autosomal mutation responsible for the condition.”
adj + noun
09. autosomal trait
“Eye colour is influenced by several autosomal traits.”
adj + noun
10. carry an autosomal mutation
“Both parents carry an autosomal mutation without symptoms.”
11. follow autosomal recessive inheritance
“Sickle cell disease follows autosomal recessive inheritance.”
12. located on an autosomal chromosome
“The gene is located on an autosomal chromosome.”
Usage
Typically placed before the noun it modifies, as in 'autosomal inheritance'.
Etymology
From autosome + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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