Genetic diseases are caused by error in the DNA in sequences called "genes" or sometimes in the much larger groups of genes called chromosomes. See also articles Introduction to Genetics and Introduction to Genetic Diseases.
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A disease or disorder that is inherited genetically - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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