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