Preferred Label : Genetic Anticipation;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A phenomenon in which the signs and symptoms of some genetic conditions
tend to become more severe and/or appear at an earlier age as the disorder is passed
from one generation to the next. Huntington disease is an example of a genetic disorder
in which the biological mechanism for this phenomenon has been well documented. In
other cases, it may be due to factors such as increased surveillance or other nongenetic
causes.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000660750;
Origin ID : C93189;
UMLS CUI : C0600498;
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- Semantic type(s)
- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
