autosomal recessive
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Definition
Autosomal recessive refers to a pattern of inheritance in which two copies of an abnormal gene must be present for a disease or trait to develop. This means that both parents must carry at least one copy of the gene mutation, and the affected individual inherits one mutated gene from each parent. If only one mutated gene is inherited, the individual is typically a carrier but does not exhibit symptoms of the condition.
Synonyms
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recessive inheritance
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autosomal recessive inheritance
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recessive genetic disorder
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recessive trait
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recessive condition