Genetic diseases

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Genetic diseases

Genetic diseases or genetic disorders are conditions that are caused by abnormalities in an individual's genome. These abnormalities can range from a small mutation in a single gene to the addition or subtraction of an entire chromosome or set of chromosomes.

Pronunciation

Genetic: /dʒɪˈnɛtɪk/ Diseases: /dɪˈziːzɪz/

Etymology

The term "genetic" comes from the Greek word "genetikos" which means "genitive" and "genes" meaning "born". The term "disease" comes from the Old French "desaise" meaning "lack, want; discomfort, distress; trouble, misfortune; disease, sickness".

Types of Genetic Diseases

There are several types of genetic diseases, including:

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