Discordance

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003283",
  "term": "Discordance",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A difference in a trait between two related or matched individuals, such as the members of a twin pair of whom one shows a disease or character and the other does not. Discordance between monozygotic twins points to non-genetic influences, whereas discordance between dizygotic twins can also reflect genetic differences.",
  "synonyms": [
    "genetic discordance"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "case cohort study"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1206 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/discordance/"
}