Ancestry
one's family or ethnic descent
Environmental Factors
external influences that can impact health, including lifestyle choices, behaviors, and exposures to substances or conditions in the environment
Family Health History
the presence of specific health conditions or diseases within a person's family, including their ancestors, siblings, and children
Genetic Testing
a medical procedure that analyzes an individual's DNA to identify changes in their genes, chromosomes, or proteins
Genetics
the scientific study of genes, heredity, and genetic variation in living organisms
Heredity
the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another
Lineage
lineal descent from an ancestor; ancestry or pedigree
Maiden Name
the surname that a married woman used from birth, prior to its being legally changed at marriage
Maternal
related through the mother's side of the family
Medical History
a comprehensive record of an individual's past and present health conditions
Paternal
related through the father
Predisposition
a liability or tendency to suffer from a particular condition, hold a particular attitude, or act in a particular way.
Surname
a hereditary name common to all members of a family, as distinct from a given name