The disease will occur in individuals who receive a gene from one parent only. Therefore the trait is referred to as autosomal dominant.

Here's why:

* Autosomal: The gene responsible for the disease is located on an autosome, which is a non-sex chromosome (chromosomes 1-22 in humans).

* Dominant: Only one copy of the mutated gene is needed for the disease to manifest. This means that if a person inherits the mutated gene from one parent, they will develop the disease, even if the other parent has the normal gene.

Example: Huntington's disease is an autosomal dominant disorder.