inheritance

n. the transmission of physical or psychological traits from parents to their offspring. See also Mendelian inheritance; multifactorial inheritance.

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October 31st 2024

polyneuropathy

polyneuropathy

n. any disorder that affects many or all of the peripheral nerves. See peripheral neuropathy.