Genetic transmission: 1 definition

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Genetic transmission means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

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Source: INSA Digital Repository: Medical Genetics in Classical Ayurvedic Texts

Genetic transmission of diseases was understood and described in the early stages of the evolutionary history of Ayurveda. The Charaka Samhita and the Sushruta Samhita, the earliest texts of Ayurveda, discuss about the genetic basis of diseases and also illustrate the concept citing examples of a few diseases.

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Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

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