: located on an X chromosome
an X-linked gene
also : transmitted by an X-linked gene
an X-linked disease

Word History

First Known Use

1989, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of X-linked was in 1989

Dictionary Entries Near X-linked

Cite this Entry

“X-linked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/X-linked. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.

Medical Definition

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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