genetic disorder
genetic disorder · genetic disorders
Any medical condition that is directly caused by an abnormality in the genesAny medical condition that is directly caused by an abnormality in the genes.
» She has a genetic disorder.
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1 sensesAny medical condition that is directly caused by an abnormality in the genes.
More definitions
- a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically
Examples
1 sentencesShe has a genetic disorder.
Forms
plural: genetic disorders| Singular | genetic disorder |
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Synonyms
8 synonymsClose in meaning
- a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically:genetic diseasegenetic abnormalitygenetic defectcongenital diseaseinherited diseaseinherited disorderhereditary diseasehereditary condition
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