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sex-linked disorder

/ˈsɛks lɪŋkt dɪsˈɔːrdər/

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/ˈsɛks lɪŋkt dɪsˈɔːrdər/C1formalmedical
  • ruГенетическое заболевание, вызванное мутацией в половой хромосоме (обычно X-хромосоме), приводящее к признакам или состояниям, которые чаще встречаются у одного пола, например гемофилия или дальтонизм.

A genetic disorder caused by a mutation on a sex chromosome (typically the X chromosome), resulting in traits or conditions that are more common in one sex, such as hemophilia or color blindness.

  1. Genetic condition tied to sex chromosomesC1formal

    A medical condition or disorder caused by a mutation on the X or Y chromosome, typically affecting males more often.

    ruСцепленное с полом расстройство

    • Hemophilia is a well-known sex-linked disorder that impairs blood clotting.
    • Color blindness is a common sex-linked disorder affecting the ability to distinguish certain colors.
    • Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a severe sex-linked disorder that causes progressive muscle weakness.