What is another word for inherited disease?

Pronunciation: [ɪnhˈɛɹɪtɪd dɪzˈiːz] (IPA)

Inherited diseases are genetic conditions that are passed down from one generation to the next. Some commonly used synonyms for inherited disease include genetic disorder, hereditary disease, genetic condition, genetic syndrome, and congenital disorder. These terms are used interchangeably to describe diseases or conditions that are caused by changes or mutations in one or more genes. Examples of inherited diseases include cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, Huntington's disease, and hemophilia. Knowing these synonyms can help individuals understand medical terms and better communicate with healthcare providers when discussing genetic conditions in their family history.

Synonyms for Inherited disease:

What are the hypernyms for Inherited disease?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    congenital disorder, genetic disorder, hereditary disorder, inherited condition, inherited illness.

Related words: heredity disease, inherited disease definition, inherited disease inheritance, genetic disease, autosomal recessive disease, recessive genetic disorder

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