Medical Genetics

noun a deformity in which the foot is twisted out of shape or position

• Clubfoot is a congenital deformity where a baby is born with one or both feet turned inward and downward.
• My cousin was born with clubfoot, but after treatment, he can now walk and run like any other kid.
• I heard that guy has a clubfoot, but he's still the fastest runner on the team.
• His stubbornness was like a clubfoot, always holding him back from reaching his full potential.

noun the genetic constitution of an individual organism

• The scientist analyzed the genotype of the plant to understand its genetic makeup.
• I heard that our genotype determines some of our physical traits.
• My friend has a cool genotype that gives her unique features.
• The genotype of the team's strategy was strong, leading them to victory.

noun a chromosome that is not a sex chromosome

• An autosome is any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome.
• Autosomes are the chromosomes that determine our physical characteristics.
• The autosome is like the boss chromosome that calls all the shots.
• Think of autosome as the conductor orchestrating the genetic symphony within our cells.

adjective relating to or controlled by genes on an autosome.

• Autosomal inheritance refers to the transmission of genes located on autosomes, which are non-sex chromosomes.
• Autosomal traits are characteristics that are passed down from both parents, not just one.
• My cousin and I both have the same autosomal gene for curly hair.
• In the game of genetics, autosomal traits play a key role in determining our physical features.

adjective relating to or characteristic of mitochondria, the organelles in cells responsible for producing energy

• The mitochondrial DNA is inherited solely from the mother.
• My friend's science project is about studying mitochondrial functions.
• I heard that the powerhouse of the cell is the mitochondrial.
• In a team, the leader can be seen as the mitochondrial that provides energy and direction.