Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 21st Edition

anticipation

genetic a.
(ăn-tĭs″ĭ-pā′shŭn)
[Pronunciation]

In inherited illnesses, the expression of a trait at earlier and earlier ages as it is passed from one generation to the next.
Some studies suggest this effect results from enhanced surveillance of offspring as opposed to earlier disease onset.

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