Hereditary

(he-red’ -it-a-re) \_heres, an heir]. Transmitted from parent to offspring, as H. disease. H. Ataxia. See Friedreich’ ‘s Disease, Diseases, Table of. H. Syphilis. See Syphilis. {he-red*’-it-e) \Jiereditas, heredity]. Heredity The transmi ion of physical or mental qualities or tendencies from ancestor to offspring; the principle or force by reason of which the offspring resembles the parent. Hermaphrodism, or 311