X-linked disorder

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X-linked disorder,

disease or disorder associated with genetic abnormalities on the X chromosomes. Examples are the muscular dystrophies and hemophilias.

X-linked disorder

A condition in which the defective gene is on the X chromosome; because ♂ have one X chromosome, they are usually affected if the defective gene is structural–ie, necessary for function. See Autosomal dominant, Autosomal recessive.

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