X-linked


X–linked

adj \ˈeks-ˌliŋkt\

Definition of X-LINKED

: located on an X chromosome <an X–linked gene>; also : transmitted by an X-linked gene <an X–linked disease>

First Known Use of X-LINKED

1989

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