NCIt related terms : mode of inheritance; Inheritance Pattern;
NCIt definition : The manner in which a particular genetic trait or disorder is passed from one generation
to the next.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: The manner in which a genetic trait or disorder is passed from one generation
to the next. Autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, X-linked dominant, X-linked
recessive, multifactorial, and mitochondrial inheritance are examples. Each mode of
inheritance results in a characteristic pattern of affected and unaffected family
members.;