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Abstract
The interaction of genetic and non-genetic factors, termed `multifactorial inheritance', contributes to a large proportion of medical disorders. Spina bifida and type-II diabetes mellitus are two common conditions considered to be multifactorial. Using clinical examples, the author of this paper explores the basis of this mode of inheritance and its relevance to patient care.Entities:
Year: 1988 PMID: 21253092 PMCID: PMC2218978
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Can Fam Physician ISSN: 0008-350X Impact factor: 3.275