Genetics. Of a genetic or phenotypic characteristic: occurring or manifesting chiefly or solely in individuals of one sex; influenced or modified by…

Genetics. Of a gene: carried on a sex chromosome. Of a characteristic: determined by such a gene.

Genetics. (Now always as a capital.) The symbol of the X chromosome, n. So X-linked adj. (stress variable) being or determined by a gene that is…

(stress variable) being or determined by a gene that is carried on the Y chromosome.

Genetics. Of genes: occurring on the same chromosome. Of genetic characters or factors: associated with linked genes. Cf. linkage, n. b. See also…