as in hereditary
genetically passed or capable of being passed from parent to offspring
heritable characteristics like skin and eye and hair color
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Recent Examples of heritable
Genotoxicity is when a substance or chemical is destructive to genetic information, causing DNA or chromosomal damage that can lead to mutations, cancer, or heritable defects.
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Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Longevity, the authors estimated, was about 25 percent heritable, meaning the remaining three quarters was determined by environmental factors and lifestyle choices, such as diet and exercise.
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Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
29 Jan. 2026
Temperament is partially heritable.
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Angela J. Narayan,
The Conversation,
19 Dec. 2025
Most cases of early-onset cancer are not explained by a heritable factor, but Ng said those diagnosed with any cancer at a young age have a higher chance of being diagnosed with a hereditary syndrome, such as Lynch syndrome or familial adenomatous polyposis.
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Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Longevity, the authors estimated, was about 25 percent heritable, meaning the remaining three quarters was determined by environmental factors and lifestyle choices, such as diet and exercise.
—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
29 Jan. 2026
Temperament is partially heritable.
—
Angela J. Narayan,
The Conversation,
19 Dec. 2025
Most cases of early-onset cancer are not explained by a heritable factor, but Ng said those diagnosed with any cancer at a young age have a higher chance of being diagnosed with a hereditary syndrome, such as Lynch syndrome or familial adenomatous polyposis.
—
Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heritable
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There are other non-hereditary forms of the condition, including secondary iron overload, which can be caused by other conditions that might cause the intestines to absorb too much iron or as a result of the body receiving too much iron, per the Mayo Clinic.
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Parsi priesthood is hereditary, meaning all the boys here have been born into priestly families.
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The nucleus disassembles, letting these crucial genetic instructions float free in the cell’s soupy interior.
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The genetic blood disease can feel like shards of glass racing through veins, attacking every organ, Ogunsile said.
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Can creditors garnish money from an inherited IRA?
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The White Sox kept tacking on against right-hander Blake Treinen, as all three inherited runners scored, plus one more.
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Citizenship strategy has moved from a fringe consideration to standard practice among high-net-worth families, with parents and grandparents increasingly viewing passports as a form of inheritable wealth.
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But true soccer fans know the value inherent in a jersey, especially original ones.
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The best matching linen sets possess an inherent unfussy ease that allow you look composed yet unhurried.
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“Heritable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritable. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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