The World Health Organization offers information about genetic predisposition to several common diseases, including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and asthma. Genetic Alliance UK offers a fact sheet on genetic predisposition to common genetic diseases.enetic variations can have large or small effects on the likelihood of developing a particular disease. For example, certain mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes greatly increase a personâs risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
Relinquish definition, to renounce or surrender (a possession, right, etc.): to relinquish the throne. See more.
Definition of redeem for English Language Learners. : 1  to make (something that is bad, unpleasant, etc.) better or more acceptable. : 2  to exchange (something, such as a coupon or lottery ticket) for money, an award, etc. : 3  to buy back (something, such as a stock or bond)