polygenic

/ ˌpɒliˈdʒɛnik /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or controlled by polygenes

   polygenic inheritance

Example Sentences

Importantly, the researchers also developed a polygenic risk score to assess a person's likelihood of developing dilated cardiomyopathy based on the many small effects of these genes.

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Although the approach, known as polygenic embryo screening, is not yet available in most IVF clinics, a few companies have begun offering such estimates -- or risk scores -- to gauge disease risk, the researchers noted.

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These tests rely on polygenic scores -- a tally of variations in human genes that influence a certain trait.

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The findings lead to improved polygenic risk scores, which will better predict blood pressure and risk for hypertension.

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To address that disparity in greater detail, the scientists compared previously reported polygenic risk scores for diabetes in the general population.

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