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hereditary disease

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genetic disorder  
n.  A pathological condition caused by an absent or defective gene or by a chromosomal aberration. Also called hereditary disease, inherited disorder.
hereditary disease  
n.  See genetic disorder.
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hereditary disease

noun
a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically [syn: genetic disease
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