inherited disorders
Passed-down medical problems
Inherited disorders are medical conditions passed from parents to children through genes.
These include diseases like cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, and hemophilia, where genetic mutations cause abnormal development or function.
Some inherited disorders appear at birth, others emerge later in life.
The genetic counselor explained the family's risk for inherited disorders.
- fragile X syndromeGenetic cause of cognitive impairment
- hemophiliaGenetic clotting impairment
- genetic screeningTesting DNA for abnormalities
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
- cystic fibrosisGenetic disorder thickening mucus
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