Genetic Susceptibility

Definition

Genetic susceptibility refers to an individual's inherent vulnerability or predisposition to a certain condition or trait, such as anxiety, due to their genetic makeup.

Related terms

Gene Expression: The process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product (such as a protein).

Heritability:

The proportion of variation in a trait within a population that can be attributed to genetic factors.

Polygenic Traits: Traits influenced by multiple genes rather than just one gene.