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List of terms beginning with Fa

False negative

When someone tests negative for a condition that they have.

False positive

When someone tests positive for a condition that they do not have.

Familial syndromes

Any disease or condition that is inherited, in other words is passed on from parents to children. Often called genetic syndromes or genetic diseases.

Fat

A general term for a wide range of substances that are insoluble in water. They are essential in the diet but too much fat causes ill health. They play a number of diverse roles in the body, being the major component of cell membranes and a means of storing energy. It is recommended to get no more than 30% of our total daily calories from fat.