Pedigree
| Definition: |
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. |
| Notes: |
human & animal |
| Also Called: |
Family Tree,Identity, Genetic |
| Previously Indexed: |
Genetics (1966-1967),Genetics, Medical (1966-1967) |
Pedigree Definitions and Terms
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