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

Examples of X-linked in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As the mutation is X-linked and males carry only one X chromosome, these male mice do not live long without treatment. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1989, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of X-linked was in 1989

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“X-linked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/X-linked. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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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