Noun: autosomal recessive defect
- A disease caused by the presence of two recessive mutant genes on an autosome
"Cystic fibrosis is an example of an autosomal recessive defect";
- autosomal recessive disease
Derived forms: autosomal recessive defects
Type of: genetic abnormality, genetic defect, genetic disease, genetic disorder, hereditary condition, hereditary disease, inherited disease, inherited disorder