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Dosage Compensation (Genetics)
Medical Definition: | A genetic regulatory mechanism which operates to equalize the phenotypic expression of characteristics determined by genes on the X chromosome so that they are equally expressed in the XY male and the XX female. |
Guide Notes: | restrict to X chromosome: do not confuse with GENE DOSAGE (any chromosome); DF: DOSAGE COMPENSATION |
Also Called: | X-Inactivation |
Previously Indexed: | Sex Chromosomes (1968-1981),X Chromosome (1978-1981) |
Dosage Compensation (Genetics) Medical Definitions and Terms
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