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单词 nonhereditary
释义

nonhereditary

adjective

non·​he·​red·​i·​tary ˌnän-hə-ˈre-də-ˌter-ē How to pronounce nonhereditary (audio)
variants or non-hereditary
: not hereditary
a nonhereditary title
nonhereditary diseases

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Resulting from a random, typically nonhereditary genetic mutation, the disease affects about one in every 10,000 live births in the U.S. and can severely impact a person’s mental and physical development, and life span. Amanda Blanco, courant.com, 19 Sep. 2021 Other research shows that nonhereditary forms can result from other factors, including existing medical conditions and diet, reports Maya Yang of the Guardian. David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Aug. 2021 Evan, who turns 2 in December, was born with Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare, nonhereditary genetic disorder that has a most cruel and unusual symptom — chronic hunger. Maureen C. Gilmer, Indianapolis Star, 14 Sep. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1695, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

nonhereditary

adjective

non·​he·​red·​i·​tary
variants or non-hereditary
-hə-ˈred-ə-ˌter-ē How to pronounce nonhereditary (audio)
: not hereditary
nonhereditary cancers

nonhereditary

adjective

as in acquired

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • acquired

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • hereditary
  • genetic
  • inherited
  • heritable
  • inheritable
  • inborn
  • congenital
  • inherent
  • natural
  • genetical
  • native
  • inbred
  • innate
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