Inherited predisposition
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-004329
An inherited increase in the risk of developing a disease. Also called genetic predisposition, genetic susceptibility, and hereditary predisposition.
An increased chance or likelihood of developing a particular disease based on the presence of one or more genetic variants and/or a family history suggestive of an increased risk of the disease. Having an inherited predisposition does not mean an individual will develop the disease. Lifestyle and environmental factors can also affect an individual's risk of disease. Also called genetic predisposition, genetic susceptibility, and hereditary predisposition.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-004329 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | genetic predisposition; genetic susceptibility; hereditary predisposition |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms; NCI Dictionary of Genetics Terms |
Record as JSON
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"An inherited increase in the risk of developing a disease. Also called genetic predisposition, genetic susceptibility, and hereditary predisposition.",
"An increased chance or likelihood of developing a particular disease based on the presence of one or more genetic variants and/or a family history suggestive of an increased risk of the disease. Having an inherited predisposition does not mean an individual will develop the disease. Lifestyle and environmental factors can also affect an individual's risk of disease. Also called genetic predisposition, genetic susceptibility, and hereditary predisposition."
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