X-LINKED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does X-linked mean? 

• X-LINKED (adjective)
  The adjective X-LINKED has 1 sense:

1. relating to genes or characteristics or conditions carried on the X chromosome

  Familiarity information: X-LINKED used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• X-LINKED (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Relating to genes or characteristics or conditions carried on the X chromosome

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Context example:

an X-linked mutation

Pertainym:

X chromosome (the sex chromosome that is present in both sexes: singly in males and doubly in females)

 Context examples 

Neuroligin-4, X-linked (816 aa, ~92 kDa) is encoded by the human NLGN4X gene.

(Neuroligin 4, X-Linked, NCI Thesaurus)

Mutations in this gene may be associated with the X-linked form of Opitz syndrome.

(MID1 wt Allele, NCI Thesaurus)

This allele, which encodes neuroligin 4, X-linked protein, may be involved in the mediation of synapse function.

(NLGN4X wt Allele, NCI Thesaurus)

An X-linked inherited multisystem metabolic disorder caused by mutations in the OCRL1 gene.

(Oculocerebrorenal Syndrome, NCI Thesaurus)

An X-linked inherited syndrome caused by mutations in the OFD1 gene mapped to chromosome Xp22.2.

(Orofaciodigital Syndrome Type 1, NCI Thesaurus)

Patients with the X-linked hyper IgM syndrome have a deficiency of a protein, CD40 ligand that is found on the surface of T-lymphocytes.

(CD40 Ligand Deficiency, NCI Thesaurus)

A rare X-linked inherited lysosomal storage disorder characterized by deficiency of the enzyme alpha-galactosidase A. It results in the accumulation of glycolipids in the blood vessels and tissues.

(Fabry Disease, NCI Thesaurus)

An X-linked inherited disorder characterized by slowly progressing weakness in the muscles of the legs and pelvis.

(Becker's Muscular Dystrophy, NCI Thesaurus)

A rare X-linked syndrome caused by mutations in TAZ1 gene.

(Barth Syndrome, NCI Thesaurus)

Mutations in this gene are associated with immunodeficiency polyendocrinopathy, enteropathy, X-linked syndrome (IPEX).

(FOXP3 wt Allele, NCI Thesaurus)