epidemiologic genetics

ep·i·de·mi·o·log·ic ge·net·ics

the study of genetics as a phenomenon of defined populations by the criteria, methods, and objectives of epidemiology rather than of population genetics.

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ep·i·de·mi·o·log·ic ge·net·ics

(ep'i-dē'mē-ŏ-loj'ik jĕ-net'iks)

The study of genetics as a phenomenon of defined populations by the criteria, methods, and objectives of epidemiology rather than of population genetics.

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