X-linked
adjective
: located on an X chromosome
an X-linked gene
also
: transmitted by an X-linked gene
an X-linked disease
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As the mutation is X-linked and males carry only one X chromosome, these male mice do not live long without treatment.
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William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
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William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
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“X-linked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/X-linked. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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