What is another word for polygenic disease?
Pronunciation: [pˌɒlɪd͡ʒˈɛnɪk dɪzˈiːz] (IPA) 
Polygenic diseases are those that are caused by multiple genes and environmental factors. They have a complex, multifactorial etiology that makes them difficult to diagnose and treat. Synonyms for polygenic disease include multifactorial disease, complex disease, and multigenic disease. These terms are often used interchangeably to describe conditions that have a genetic component but are not caused by a single gene mutation. Other terms that may be used to describe polygenic diseases include multigenic trait, complex trait, and quantitative trait. Regardless of the terminology used, the underlying concept remains the same: polygenic diseases are complex conditions with multiple genetic and environmental factors contributing to their development and progression.
