Genetic association refers to the statistical relationship between a particular variant in a gene and a trait or disease. However, there are various other synonyms for this term, which are commonly used in scientific research. These include genetic linkage, genetic susceptibility, genetic predisposition, genetic correlation, and genomic association. Genetic linkage refers to the co-inheritance of genes and traits observed among closely related individuals. Genetic susceptibility and genetic predisposition imply a genetic inclination towards a certain trait or disease. Genetic correlation refers to the statistical association between two or more genetic variants, which tend to co-occur. Finally, genomic association is a broader term that encompasses all statistical methods used to identify genetic links between genotypes and phenotypes.