Disease caused by an abnormality in an individual's genes or chromosomes.

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A hereditary disease is passed down from parent to child through their genes. It is caused by an abnormality in the individual's genes or chromosomes. Congenital diseases are present at birth, but they may not be caused by genetic abnormalities. Metabolic diseases are caused by a problem with the body's chemical processes, and nutritional diseases are caused by insufficient or excess nutrient intake.

Disease Caused by an Abnormality in an Individual's Genes or Chromosomes