front 1 Ancestry | back 1 one's family or ethnic descent. |
front 2 Environmental Factors | back 2 Environmental factors are any conditions, either living (biotic) or non-living (abiotic), that influence living organisms. These factors can include things like temperature, sunlight, air, water, soil, and even social or economic conditions that affect an organism's survival and growth. |
front 3 Family Health History | back 3 In medical terms, a family history refers to the presence of specific health conditions or diseases within a person's family, including their ancestors, siblings, and children. It's essentially a record of the medical history of one's relatives, which can provide insights into potential genetic predispositions and health risks. |
front 4 Genetic Testing | back 4 Genetic testing is a medical procedure that analyzes an individual's DNA to identify changes in their genes, chromosomes, or proteins. These changes, known as mutations or variants, can indicate if a person has or is at risk of developing a specific genetic condition. |
front 5 Genetics | back 5 Genetics is the scientific study of genes, heredity, and genetic variation in living organisms. It investigates how traits are passed from parents to offspring through DNA, exploring the mechanisms of inheritance and how genetic variations lead to individual differences. Key aspects of genetics: |
front 6 Heredity | back 6 the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another. |
front 7 Lineage | back 7 lineal descent from an ancestor; ancestry or pedigree. |
front 8 Maiden Name | back 8 the surname that a married woman used from birth, prior to its being legally changed at marriage. |
front 9 Maternal | back 9 relating to a mother, especially during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth. |
front 10 Medical History | back 10 Medical history refers to a comprehensive record of an individual's past and present health conditions |
front 11 Paternal | back 11 of or appropriate to a father. |
front 12 Predisposition | back 12 a liability or tendency to suffer from a particular condition, hold a particular attitude, or act in a particular way. |
front 13 Surname | back 13 a hereditary name common to all members of a family, as distinct from a given name. |