hereditary

• Describe un rasgo, enfermedad o característica que se transmite de una generación a otra mediante la herencia genética.

Describes a trait, disease, or characteristic that is passed from one generation to the next through genetic inheritance.

1. Genetically inheritedB2formalmedical

   Passed from parent to offspring through genes.

   hereditario (genético)

   • The disease is hereditary and runs in families.
   • Hereditary traits like eye color are determined by DNA.
   • She was tested for hereditary cancer risk.

   Sinónimosfamilialgeneticinherited

   Antónimosacquiredenvironmental

2. Passed by inheritanceB2formal

   Relating to property, titles, or rights that are passed down legally from one generation to another.

   hereditario (por herencia)

   • The throne is a hereditary position in many monarchies.
   • He inherited a hereditary estate from his grandfather.
   • The title of duke is hereditary in that family.

   Sinónimosancestralfamilialinheritedlinealpatrimonial

   Antónimosacquiredearned