Ancestry

the origin or background of something.

DNA

the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all known 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 a family, which can include both genetic and environmental factors like lifestyle habits and where family members have lived

Family Tree

a diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family; a genealogical tree.

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 heredity and how traits are passed from parents to children 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

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 shared by members of a family and passed down through generations