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polygenic disorder

/ˌpɒlɪˈdʒɛnɪk dɪsˈɔːdə/

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/ˌpɒlɪˈdʒɛnɪk dɪsˈɔːdə/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние или заболевание, возникающее в результате комбинированного воздействия множества генов, часто взаимодействующих с факторами окружающей среды, а не вызванное мутацией одного гена.

A medical condition or disease that results from the combined effects of multiple genes, often interacting with environmental factors, rather than being caused by a single gene mutation.

  1. Genetic condition from multiple genesC1formal

    A medical condition or disease that results from the combined effect of variations in multiple genes, often interacting with environmental factors.

    ruГенетическое состояние, обусловленное множеством генов

    • Type 2 diabetes is a classic example of a polygenic disorder.
    • Heart disease is often considered a polygenic disorder influenced by lifestyle.
    • Researchers are studying the complex genetics behind polygenic disorders like schizophrenia.