Propositus

Translation of "propositus" into Russian

Noun

/prəˈpɒzɪtəs/

/prəˈpɑːzɪtəs/

propositus

propositi pl

proposituses pl

Specialized term in genealogy and medical genetics referring to the index person of a pedigree.

The genetic study focused on the propositus of the family.

Генетическое исследование было сосредоточено на пропозитусе семьи.

Additional translations

исходный субъект

исходный случай

Noun

/prəˈpɒzɪtəs/

/prəˈpɑːzɪtəs/

The person from whom a line of descent is traced in genealogy or family history.

In the family tree, the propositus is marked as the starting point for tracing the lineage.

The individual in a genetic study who is the first affected family member who seeks medical attention for a genetic disorder.

The geneticist began the study by examining the propositus to understand the inheritance pattern of the disorder.