Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Polygenic Disease.
Polygenic Disease - as a noun
An inherited disease controlled by several genes at once
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
polygenic disorderHypernyms (Closely Related)
congenital diseasegenetic abnormalitygenetic defectgenetic diseasegenetic disorderhereditary conditionhereditary diseaseinherited diseaseinherited disorderHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Type 2 diabetes is a common polygenic disease."
"The risk of developing a polygenic disease can be influenced by lifestyle choices."
"Heart disease is an example of a polygenic disease."
"The inheritance pattern of a polygenic disease is complex."
"There is ongoing research to identify the specific genes involved in polygenic diseases."
