Definition(s)
- A single disorder, trait, or pattern of traits caused by genetic factors in some cases and non-genetic factors in others
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Definition from: GeneReviews
from the University of Washington and the National Center for Biotechnology Information
- The production of identical or similar phenotypes by different genetic mechanisms.
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Definition from: Office of Rare Diseases
at the National Institutes of Health
See also Understanding Medical Terminology.