sexlimited
ɪ adjective Genetics.
(of a gene character) expressed in one sex only.
Origin:
1905–10
1905–10
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| sex-limited | |
| —adj | |
| genetics of or designating a character or the gene producing it that appears in one sex only | |
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Sexlimited
is always a great word to know.
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Medical Dictionary
sex-limited adj.
Occurring or appearing only in one sex. Used of a genetic character or phenotype.
Having a sex-limited character or phenotype.
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