Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
autosomally
adverb
/ˌɔːtəˈsɒməli/
Definition
In a manner pertaining to the autosomes, which are the chromosomes that are not involved in determining the sex of an organism.
Examples
- In many species, traits can be autosomally inherited without regard to the organism’s sex.
- Research shows that some diseases are autosomally transmitted through specific genetic markers.
Meaning
Referring to genetic traits or characteristics that are inherited through autosomes rather than sex chromosomes.
Synonyms
- chromosomally
- hereditarily
