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Autosomal recessive inheritance

Autosomal recessive inheritance means that the faulty gene is on an autosome (any chromosome other than the sex chromosomes) and that both copies need to be faulty to cause sight loss

For professionals

Information for healthcare professionals: Genetic testing and counselling in inherited retinal disease

Lynda Cantor

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