Ancestry
one's family or ethnic descent.
DNA
the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for the development, functioning, and reproduction of all known organisms
Environmental Factors
external influences that affect living organisms, including both non-living, or abiotic, factors like air, water, temperature, and sunlight, and living, or biotic, factors such as food, predators, and other organisms
Family Health History
a record of diseases and health conditions in your family, which can include past and current illnesses, surgeries, and causes of death
Family Tree
a diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family; a genealogical tree.
Genetic Testing
analyzes a person's DNA, genes, chromosomes, or proteins to identify changes that may cause or increase the risk of disease
Genetics
the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics
Heredity
the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
Lineage
the sequence of ancestors or descendants of a particular person or group, encompassing family ancestry, evolution, and social descent groups
Maiden Name
the surname that a married woman used from birth, prior to its being legally changed at marriage.
Maternal
related to or characteristic of a mother
Medical History
a comprehensive record of a person's health, including past and present illnesses, surgeries, allergies, medications, and lifestyle habits like diet and exercise
Paternal
of or appropriate to a father.
Predisposition
a liability or tendency to suffer from a particular condition, hold a particular attitude, or act in a particular way.
Surname
the family name, also called a last name or hereditary name, that is passed down from generation to generation