Ancestry

one's family or ethnic descent.

Environmental Factors

any conditions, either living (biotic) or non-living (abiotic), that influence living organisms

Family Health History

a record of the diseases and health conditions that exist within a family, including both blood relatives and their spouses.

Genetic Testing

involves analyzing a person's genes, chromosomes, or proteins to identify changes or variations that may be associated with a genetic disorder or increased risk of developing a disease.

Genetics

the study of genes and heredity, the process by which characteristics are passed down from parents to offspring

Heredity

the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.

Lineage

a line of descent or ancestry from a common ancestor

Maiden Name

the surname that a married woman used from birth, prior to its being legally changed at marriage.

Maternal

relating to a mother, especially during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth.

Medical History

a comprehensive record of an individual's past and present health, including information about their illnesses, surgeries, allergies, medications, and family history of health issues

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

a hereditary name common to all members of a family, as distinct from a given name.