inherited cancer syndrome
(in-HAYR-ih-ted KAN-ser SIN-drome)
A type of inherited disorder in which there is a higher-than-normal risk of certain types of cancer. Inherited cancer syndromes are caused by inherited genetic variants and may be associated with several clinical manifestations. Examples of inherited cancer syndromes include Lynch syndrome and hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome. Also called family cancer syndrome and hereditary cancer syndrome.