What is another word for genetic correlation?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒɛnˈɛtɪk kˌɒɹɪlˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Genetic correlation refers to the statistical relationship between genetic traits or characteristics. It is often used in genetics research to determine the degree of similarity between two or more individuals or populations based on their genetic makeup. Synonyms for the term genetic correlation include genetic association, genetic linkage, and genetic covariance. Genetic association refers to the co-occurrence of specific alleles or genetic variants that are found more frequently than expected by chance. Genetic linkage describes the tendency for certain genes or traits to be inherited together due to their proximity on a chromosome. Genetic covariance refers to the extent to which genetic variation in one trait is correlated with genetic variation in another trait.
