Glossary
Inherited/hereditary condition: Disease passed from parents to offspringDevelopmental defect: Disorder that is caused by improper development of organs or tissues of the fetus during pregnancy. These may also present at birth but are not inherited
Screening: Testing for a disease before symptoms become evident to make an early diagnosis so that early treatment can be initiated
Enzyme: A protein that is necessary for many important metabolic processes in the body. Inherited enzyme deficiency can cause disease
Congenital: Occurring at birth
