Genetics, Medical (also known as Medical Genetics): A subdiscipline of human genetics which entails the reliable prediction of certain human disorders as a function of the lineage and/or genetic makeup of an individual or of any two parents or potential parents.

NIH MeSH · D005826Disciplines and Occupations

Genetics, Medical

Also known asMedical Genetics

Definition

A subdiscipline of human genetics which entails the reliable prediction of certain human disorders as a function of the lineage and/or genetic makeup of an individual or of any two parents or potential parents.

MeSH classification

  • H01.158.273.343.385.500
  • H02.403.350

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Common questions about Genetics, Medical

What does Genetics, Medical mean in medicine?
A subdiscipline of human genetics which entails the reliable prediction of certain human disorders as a function of the lineage and/or genetic makeup of an individual or of any two parents or potential parents. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Genetics, Medical known by any other names?
Yes. Genetics, Medical is also referred to as Medical Genetics in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Genetics, Medical sit in the medical classification?
Genetics, Medical falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H01.158.273.343.385.500, H02.403.350). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D005826) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗