sex-linked disorder meaning

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sex-linked disorder (noun): any disease or abnormality that is determined by the sex hormones.

Definition of sex-linked disorder

  1. any disease or abnormality that is determined by the sex hormones
    • hemophilia is determined by a gene defect on an X chromosome

    Type of: chromosomal aberration

    Kinds: hemophilia, Turner's syndrome

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