Organism Predisposition

A Organism Predisposition is a tendency that makes an individual more likely to develop a particular condition or exhibit certain behaviors under specific circumstances.

Context:
- It can (typically) refer to genetic factors that increase the likelihood of developing diseases like heart disease or diabetes.
- It can (often) include environmental influences that affect an individual's risk for conditions such as asthma or allergies.
- It can range from being a minor susceptibility to a significant risk factor, depending on the interplay of genetic and environmental factors.
- It can influence behavioral traits and psychological conditions, making individuals more prone to issues like anxiety or depression.
- It can involve multiple genes and complex interactions, often studied in the field of genomics and epigenetics.
- It can be identified through genetic testing and family history analysis, aiding in early intervention and prevention strategies.
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Example(s):
- a BRCA1/BRCA2 gene mutation that showcases a predisposition to breast cancer.
- a family history of hypertension that demonstrates an increased risk for developing high blood pressure.
- a genetic predisposition to obesity that highlights the role of inherited traits in weight gain.
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Counter-Example(s):
- Acquired conditions, which result from lifestyle or environmental factors rather than inherited traits.
- Infectious diseases, which are caused by pathogens and not predisposed by genetic factors.
See: Notion, Genetic Predisposition, Risk Factor, Genomics, Diathesis-Stress Model, Genetic Predisposition, Predispositioning Theory, Calculus of Predispositions, Instinct, Predisposition (Law).

References

2024

(Wikipedia, 2024) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/predisposition Retrieved:2024-7-26.
- Predisposition may refer to:
  - Genetic predisposition, a genetic effect which can identify individuals who may be predisposed to certain health problems
  - Predispositioning theory, mathematical term in the field of decision theory
  - Calculus of predispositions, method of calculating probability
  - Instinct, a biological predisposition, an innate and biologically vectored behavior that can be easily learned
  - Predisposition (law), a legal concept related to entrapment
  - Predisposition (psychology), related to the term genetic predisposition