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autosomal dominant: Describes a trait or disorder in which the phenotype is expressed in those who have inherited only one copy of a particular gene mutation (heterozygotes); specifically refers to a gene on one of the 22 pairs of autosomes (non-sex chromosomes) |
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Pedigree Illustrating Autosomal Dominant Inheritance Pattern 
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Probability of Transmitting an Autosomal Dominant Gene Mutation to Offspring 
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Revised: 2-5-04 |
Related Terms: de novo mutation; germline mosaicism; heterozygote; mode of inheritance; penetrance; variable expressivity
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