inheritable

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I0142700 (ĭn-hĕr′ĭ-tə-bəl)adj.1. Capable of being inherited: inheritable traits; inheritable property.2. Having the right to inherit or the capability of inheriting: an inheritable heir.

in·her′it·a·bil′i·ty n.

inheritable

(ɪnˈhɛrɪtəbəl) adj1. (Genetics) capable of being transmitted by heredity from one generation to a later one2. capable of being inherited3. rare capable of inheriting; having the right to inherit inˌheritaˈbility, inˈheritableness n inˈheritably adv

in•her•it•a•ble

(ɪnˈhɛr ɪ tə bəl)

adj. 1. capable of being inherited. 2. capable of inheriting; qualified to inherit. [1375–1425; late Middle English < Anglo-French]

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Adj.

inheritable - capable of being inherited; "inheritable traits such as eye color"; "an inheritable title"heritablenonheritable, noninheritable - not inheritable

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inheritable

(ĭn-hĕr′ĭ-tə-bəl)adj. Capable of being inherited: inheritable traits; inheritable property.

in·her′it·a·bil′i·ty n.

Patient discussion about inheritable

Q. Is Autism hereditary? My 3 year old son has been diagnosed with autism last year. I am now pregnant with my second child and am scared that he will too have autism.A. There is a higher chance that your additional children will have autism too, however its not a given. Be more alert and notice any early signs that your child may develop.

Q. Is Leukemia hereditary? My Grandpa died of Leukemia when he was 50. I am worried that it might be hereditary. Is it?A. Overall leukemia is not hereditary but there are rare reports of family clusters, that is, more than one case in a family. Therefore, you should consult your Doctor and tell him about your family's medical history.

Q. Is migraine hereditary? If both my parents suffer from migraines does it mean I can't avoid it?A. Yes, migraines do have a very strong genetic correlation. However, it does not mean that if both your parents have it, you will have it too for 100%. It means only that you have a much higher risk than the regular population, that does not have migraines in their family, to suffer from this condition.

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adj capable of being inherited

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