hereditary
英 /həˈredɪtəri/ 美 /həˈredɪteri/
- adj. 遗传的Passed from parents to children through genes.
- adj. 世袭的Passed within a family by established right or tradition.
The doctor asked whether the condition might be hereditary.
医生询问这种病是否可能具有遗传性。
Genetic counselling can help families understand hereditary conditions and make informed decisions about their healthcare.
遗传咨询可以帮助家庭了解遗传性疾病，并对医疗保健作出知情决定。
搭配
hereditary disease 遗传病hereditary condition 遗传性疾病hereditary title 世袭头衔hereditary monarchy 世袭君主制
辨析提示
可指基因遗传，也可指头衔世袭；遗传不等于传染。
词族
heredity (n.)、inherit (v.)、inheritance (n.)
近义 inherited
反义 acquired
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