A hereditary tract is that which can be transferred from parents to offspring. Therefore, a hereditary disease refers to a disease which can be passed on from one generation to another (i.e. it is inherited). Amniocentesis and Obstetric ultrasound may be used to diagnose hereditary disorders in the unborn baby.
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