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Term information

ALT DEFINITION

Something that increases the chance of developing a disease. Some examples of risk factors for cancer are age, a family history of certain cancers, use of tobacco products, being exposed to radiation or certain chemicals, infection with certain viruses or bacteria, and certain genetic changes.

Legacy Concept Name

Risk_Factor

Preferred Name

Risk Factor

Semantic Type

Clinical Attribute

UMLS CUI

C0035648

code

C17103

definition

Any aspect of an individual's life, behavior, an environmental exposure, or an inborn or inherited characteristic that increases the likelihood of a disease, condition or injury.

has exact synonym

Risk Factor

risk factor

imported from

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/ncit.owl

Term relations

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