Ancestry
a person's line of descent, family lineage, or the collective origins of their ancestors
DNA
the hereditary material in humans and almost all other organisms, containing the genetic instructions for development, function, growth, and reproduction.
Environmental Factors
the external surroundings, conditions, and influences—both natural and human-made—that affect the life, development, health, and behavior of living organisms
Family Health History
a detailed record of diseases and health conditions affecting an individual's blood relatives, covering at least three generations
Family Tree
a diagram or chart that visually represents genealogical relationships, mapping out ancestors and descendants across multiple generations to show how family members are connected
Genetic Testing
a type of medical test that analyzes DNA, chromosomes, or proteins to identify genetic variations (mutations) associated with diseases, inherited conditions, or health risks
Genetics
the branch of biology focused on the study of heredity, genes, and genetic variation in living organisms.
Heredity
the genetic process of transferring physical, biochemical, or behavioral traits from parents to offspring.
Lineage
the direct descent from a common ancestor, ancestry, or pedigree, representing a line of people or organisms related by blood, such as a family, race, or species
Maiden Name
name before marriage
Maternal
anything related to, characteristic of, or inherited from a mother
Medical History
a comprehensive record of a person’s past and present health, including illnesses, surgeries, allergies, medications, and lifestyle habits
Paternal
a doctor-patient relationship model where physicians make treatment decisions based on their own judgment of the patient's best interests, often overriding or ignoring patient autonomy and preferences.
Predisposition
a tendency, susceptibility, or inclination toward a specific behavior, attitude, or physical condition. It
Surname
a person's family name or last name, shared with other family members and typically passed down through generations