Heritable

usgb/ˈherɪtəbl/
adjective

Capable of being inherited or passed from parents to their offspring.

Eye color is a heritable trait.
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Often appears as...

  • heritable traits
  • heritable diseases

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Biological context

Usually used when discussing genetic traits and characteristics in living organisms.

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The researchers studied heritable variations within the fruit fly population.
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Medical relevance

Important in medicine when exploring diseases or conditions that can be passed from parents to children.

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The doctor said the child's condition was heritable and advised genetic counseling.
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Not always physical

Can refer to non-physical traits like behavior patterns, though this is less common.

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Her musical talent seems to be a heritable gift from her mother.
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