Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Autosomal Recessive Defect.
Autosomal Recessive Defect - as a noun
A disease caused by the presence of two recessive mutant genes on an autosome
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
autosomal recessive diseaseHypernyms (Closely Related)
congenital diseasegenetic abnormalitygenetic defectgenetic diseasegenetic disorderhereditary conditionhereditary diseaseinherited diseaseinherited disorderHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive defect that affects the lungs and other organs."
"Sickle cell disease is an example of an autosomal recessive defect."
"Both parents must carry the gene mutation to pass on an autosomal recessive defect to their child."
"Inheritance of an autosomal recessive defect follows a specific pattern."
"Tay-Sachs disease is an autosomal recessive defect that affects the central nervous system."
