DNA - Short for deoxyribonucleic acid, DNA is any of the nucleic acids that contain the genetic instructions necessary for the development and functioning of all living organisms as well as some viruses.⏎
Cirrhosis - A condition caused by chronic liver disease characterized by the development of scar tissue leading to a loss of liver function.⏎
Endemic - The baseline level of disease usually present in a community.⏎
Genetics - A branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms.⏎
Contagion - A general term for any disease-causing infectious agent spread by direct or indirect contact.⏎