1. A disease caused by the presence of two recessive mutant genes on an autosome
   "Cystic fibrosis is an example of an autosomal recessive disease";
   - autosomal recessive defect

Derived forms: autosomal recessive diseases

Type of: genetic abnormality, genetic defect, genetic disease, genetic disorder, hereditary condition, hereditary disease, inherited disease, inherited disorder

Encyclopedia: Autosomal recessive disease