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Results 1 - 10 of 14 for "X-linked" disease
  1. Menkes disease 
    ... disease. This kind of gene inheritance is called X-linked recessive . In some people, the disease is not inherited from their parents. Instead, the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001160.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Sex-linked recessive 
    X-linked recessive diseases most often occur in males. Males have only one X chromosome. A single recessive gene on ... of these two scenarios are so low that X-linked recessive diseases are sometimes referred to as male only diseases. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002051.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Sex-linked dominant 
    ... Autosomal dominant Autosomal recessive Chromosome Gene Heredity and disease Inheritance Sex-linked recessive ... abnormal gene dominates the gene pair. For an X-linked dominant ... will inherit the disease and none of his sons will have the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002050.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Adrenoleukodystrophy 
    The childhood form of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy is a progressive disease. It leads to a long-term coma (vegetative state) about 2 years after nervous system symptoms develop. The child can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001182.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Genetics 
    ... same rare gene from a common ancestor. In X-linked recessive inheritance, the chance of getting the disease is much higher in males than females. Since ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002048.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Alport syndrome 
    ... disorder is rare. There are three genetic types: X-linked Alport syndrome (XLAS) -- This is the most common type. The disease is more severe in males than in females. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000504.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Fragile X syndrome 
    ... Committee, et al. Screening for autosomal recessive and X-linked ... and pediatric diseases. In: Kumar V, Abbas AK, Aster JC, Deyrup ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001668.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Agammaglobulinemia 
    ... years of life. Other symptoms include: Bronchiectasis (a disease in which the bronchial tubes in the lungs ... National Organization for Rare Disorders -- rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/agammaglobulinemia NIH Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center -- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001307.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Hemophilia B 
    ... IX. Hemophilia B is caused by an inherited X-linked recessive trait, with the defective gene located on ... of bleeding. People with severe forms of the disease may need regular, preventive infusions. If you have ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000539.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Androgen insensitivity syndrome 
    ... male traits. The syndrome is passed down genetically ( X-linked recessive inheritance ). People with two X chromosomes are ... for Intersex Youth -- interactadvocates.org Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center -- rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/5803/ ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001180.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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