n.
A gene that is phenotypically expressed in the homozygous state but has its expression masked in the presence of a dominant gene.
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recessive gene
American Heritage Stedman's Medical Dictionary:
recessive gene |
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Saunders Veterinary Dictionary:
recessive gene |
A gene which expresses itself in the homozygous state, but not in the presence of the dominant allele.
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 | genetic carrier (genetics) |
| autosomal recessive disorders |
| factor XI deficiency |
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