autosomal

[ aw-tuh-soh-muhl ]

adjective

, Genetics.

1. occurring on or transmitted by a chromosome other than one of the sex chromosomes:

   Marfan syndrome is a connective tissue disorder inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.

Other Words From

• au·to·so·mal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of autosomal¹

First recorded in 1910–15; autosom(e) ( def ) + -al ¹( def )

Example Sentences

Cockayne syndrome is a severe autosomal recessive disorder caused by defective DNA repair mechanisms.

From Science Daily

The genome consists of 2.9 billion base pairs, which form 23 autosomal chromosomes, and X and Y sex chromosomes.

From Science Daily

Additionally, scientists from the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System identified Charvet’s remains using mitochondrial DNA and autosomal DNA analysis.

From Seattle Times

Less severe autosomal dominant forms of HPP result from the inheritance of a defective gene from one parent who also may have the disease.

From Washington Post

From there, Othram generated a data file containing her autosomal DNA, the genetic material that is shared among families.

From New York Times