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Hemizygous

Definition(s)

Describes an individual who has only one member of a chromosome pair or chromosome segment rather than the usual two; refers in particular to X-linked genes in males who under usual circumstances have only one X chromosome: Definition from: GeneTests from the University of Washington and Children's Health System, Seattle


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