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Pedigree
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A diagram that shows relationships among family members. In medicine, a pedigree may also show the pattern of certain genes or diseases within a family. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A record of descent or ancestry, particularly of a specific condition or trait, indicating individual family members, their relationships, and their status with respect to the trait or condition. (NCI Thesaurus)
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