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)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
- congenital disease
- genetic abnormality
- genetic defect
- genetic disease
- genetic disorder
- hereditary condition
- hereditary disease
- inherited disease
- inherited disorder
Hyponyms (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."
