Ancestry

the origin or background of something

DNA

the molecule that contains the genetic instructions for the development and functioning of all known living organisms

Environmental Factors

external elements that influence an organism's development, health, and survival

Family Health History

a record of the diseases and health conditions within your family, including genetic, behavioral, and environmental factors

Family Tree

a diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations

Genetic Testing

analyzes your DNA, genes, or chromosomes to find changes that can cause diseases or affect your chance of developing certain health conditions

Genetics

the study of how traits and characteristics are inherited from parents to their offspring through genes

Heredity

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

Lineage

ancestry and family descent from a common ancestor, a group of people tracing descent from a single ancestor, or a temporal sequence in biology

Maiden Name

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

Maternal

related to a mother, either by character or by lineage

Medical History

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

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 shared by members of a family and passed down through generations