Intellectual Product
pedigree
ped·i·gree [ ped-i-gree ]
Definitions related to genetic pedigree:
-
(pedigree) A diagram that shows relationships among family members. In medicine, a pedigree may also show the pattern of certain genes or diseases within a family.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
-
(pedigree) A record of descent or ancestry, particularly of a specific condition or trait, indicating individual family members, their relationships, and their status with respect to the trait or condition.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
-
(pedigree) The record of descent or ancestry, particularly of a particular condition or trait, indicating individual family members, their relationships, and their status with respect to the trait or condition.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
-
Pedigree, a record of ancestry or purity of breed. Studbooks (listings of pedigrees for horses, dogs, etc.) and herdbooks (records for cattle, swine, sheep, etc.) are maintained by governmental or private record associations or breed organizations in many countries. In human genetics, pedigree...Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
Return to OpenMD Medical Dictionary
> P
This content should not be used in place of medically-reviewed decision support reference material or professional medical advice. Some terms may have alternate or updated definitions not reflected in this set. The definitions on this page should not be considered complete or up to date.