Autosomal

Having to do with the 22 pairs of numbered chromosomes found in most human cells. The chromosome pairs are numbered from 1 to 22 based on their size or the number of genes each pair contains. The sex chromosomes (the X and Y chromosomes) determine whether a person is male or female and are not considered autosomal chromosomes.

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