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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 Terms
    U.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
    U.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 Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • 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
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2025
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