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sex–linked
adjective \-ˌliŋ(k)t\
Definition of SEX-LINKED
1
: located on a sex chromosome <a sex–linked gene>
2
: mediated by a sex-linked gene <a sex–linked character>
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First Known Use of SEX-LINKED
1912
Medical Dictionary
sex–linked
adjective
Medical Definition of SEX–LINKED
1
: located in a sex chromosome <a sex–linked gene>
2
: mediated by a sex-linked gene <a sex–linked character>
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