front 1 Asthma | back 1 a respiratory condition marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing. It usually results from an allergic reaction or other forms of hypersensitivity. |
front 2 Cancer | back 2 a disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body. |
front 3 Diabetes | back 3 a disease in which the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and elevated levels of glucose in the blood and urine. |
front 4 Environmental Factors | back 4 Environmental factors, as related to genetics, refers to exposures to substances (such as pesticides or industrial waste) where we live or work, behaviors (such as smoking or poor diet) that can increase an individual's risk of disease or stressful situations (such as racism). |
front 5 Family Health History | back 5 What is family health history? Family health history is a record of the diseases and health conditions in your family. You and your family members share genes. You may also have behaviors in common, such as exercise habits and what you like to eat. |
front 6 Family Tree | back 6 a diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family; a genealogical tree. |
front 7 Gene | back 7 a distinct sequence of nucleotides forming part of a chromosome, the order of which determines the order of monomers in a polypeptide or nucleic acid molecule which a cell (or virus) may synthesize |
front 8 Genealogy | back 8 a line of descent traced continuously from an ancestor. |
front 9 Genetics | back 9 the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics. |
front 10 Heart Disease | back 10 refers to several types of heart conditions. |
front 11 High Cholesterol | back 11 an excess of lipids or fats in your blood. |
front 12 Heredity | back 12 the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another. |
front 13 Hypertension | back 13 when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher) |
front 14 Maiden Name | back 14 a woman's family name before she is married. |
front 15 Maternal | back 15 relating to a mother, especially during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth |
front 16 Medical History | back 16 A record of information about a person's health. |
front 17 Obesity | back 17 BMI is 30.0 or higher, |
front 18 Osteoporosis | back 18 a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D. |
front 19 Paternal | back 19 characteristic of or befitting a father; fatherly |
front 20 Predisposition | back 20 a liability or tendency to suffer from a particular condition, hold a particular attitude, or act in a particular way. |
front 21 Preventive Care | back 21 Routine health care that includes screenings, check-ups, and patient counseling to prevent illnesses, disease, or other health problems. |
front 22 Surname | back 22 a hereditary name common to all members of a family, as distinct from a given name. |
front 23 Stroke | back 23 occurs when something blocks blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. |