Search Results for: genetic

pharmacogenetics

The study of how a person … [Read more...]

infantile genetic agranulocytosis

An inherited disorder in which there is a lower-than-normal number of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell that is important in fighting infections). Infants … [Read more...]

genetics

The study of genes and heredity. Heredity is the passing of genetic information and traits (such as eye color and an increased chance of getting a certain … [Read more...]

genetic testing

Analyzing DNA to look for a genetic alteration that may indicate an increased risk for developing a specific disease or disorder. … [Read more...]

genetic susceptibility

An inherited increase in the risk of developing a disease. Also called genetic predisposition. … [Read more...]

genetic profile

Information about specific genes, including variations and gene expression, in an individual or in a certain type of tissue. A genetic profile may be used to … [Read more...]

genetic predisposition

An inherited increase in the risk of developing a disease. Also called genetic susceptibility. … [Read more...]

genetic marker of susceptibility

A specific change in a person … [Read more...]

genetic marker

Alteration in DNA that may indicate an increased risk of developing a specific disease or disorder. … [Read more...]

genetic infantile agranulocytosis

An inherited disorder in which there is a lower-than-normal number of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell that is important in fighting infections). Infants … [Read more...]