WordNet
n. a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically [syn: genetic disease, genetic disorder, genetic abnormality, genetic defect, congenital disease, inherited disorder, hereditary disease, hereditary condition]
Usage examples of "inherited disease".
But if it came from Giedi Prime, 1 might be able to get hold of that copy And I know what to look for an inherited disease, one that would kill a child if both parents had it, but would produce only a mild condition if jusl one passed it on-incomplete dominance.
This leads many experts to question the old notion that alcoholism is primarily an inherited disease and that the victim is powerless against it without God's help and a life-long 12-step program for guidance.
He paused, not wanting to believe it, because Pulaski had said it was an inherited disease, and if what he thought was true, then against all hope it confirmed it.
We'll reprogram human cells with new genetic information to wipe out inherited disease.
There may have been a mutation or an inherited disease that has deformed or warped their minds.