Ancestry

one's family or ethnic descent.

Environmental Factors

all the external elements that influence an organism or an individual's survival, development, and well-being, including physical, social, and attitudinal aspects

Family Health History

a record of the diseases and health conditions of your relatives, including information on medical issues, age at diagnosis, and causes of death.

Genetic Testing

Genetic testing is a medical test that analyzes a person's DNA, chromosomes, genes, or proteins to identify changes or mutations that can cause or increase the risk for a 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

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

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

Medical History

a record of a person's past and present health, including illnesses, surgeries, allergies, immunizations, 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

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