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Definition of Familial

Familial: A condition that is tends to occur more often in family members than expected by chance alone. A familial disease may be genetic (such as cystic fibrosis) or environmental (such as tuberculosis).

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 7/7/2002


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