Definition

1. Noun:
   • A disease or disorder that is inherited genetically: A medical condition caused by abnormalities in an individual's DNA, which are passed down from parents to their offspring through genes. These conditions are present from birth, though symptoms may appear at any stage of life.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Cystic fibrosis is a well-known genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system.
  • Genetic counseling can help families understand the risks of passing on a genetic disease.

Advanced Usage

• "Monogenic genetic disease": A disorder caused by a mutation in a single gene.
  • Sickle cell anemia is a classic example of a monogenic genetic disease.
• "Complex genetic disease": A disorder influenced by multiple genes and often environmental factors.
  • Heart disease is often considered a complex genetic disease.

Variants and Related Words

• Genetic disorder (n): A synonym often used interchangeably with "genetic disease."
  • Down syndrome is a common genetic disorder.
• Hereditary disease (n): A term emphasizing the inheritance aspect.
  • Hemophilia is a hereditary disease that affects blood clotting.
• Inherited condition (n): A broader phrase for any genetically passed-on trait or disorder.
  • Color blindness is an inherited condition.

Synonyms

• Hereditary disorder: A disorder transmitted from parent to child.
• Inherited disease: A disease passed down through generations.

Related Phrases

• Carrier of a genetic disease: An individual who has one copy of a gene for a recessive disease and can pass it to offspring without showing symptoms.
  • Both parents were carriers of the genetic disease, leading to a 25% chance their child would be affected.
• Genetic predisposition: An increased likelihood of developing a disease based on one's genetic makeup.
  • Having a genetic predisposition to breast cancer may lead to more frequent screenings.

Noun

1. a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically