Preferred Name | ethnic group | |
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A social group characterized by a distinctive social and cultural tradition that is maintained from generation to generation. Members share a common history and origin and a sense of identification with the group. They have similar and distinctive features in their lifestyle habits and shared experiences. They often have a common genetic heritage which may be reflected in their experience of health and disease. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/ERO_0001972 |
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definition |
A social group characterized by a distinctive social and cultural tradition that is maintained from generation to generation. Members share a common history and origin and a sense of identification with the group. They have similar and distinctive features in their lifestyle habits and shared experiences. They often have a common genetic heritage which may be reflected in their experience of health and disease. |
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definition source |
NCI Thesaurus C16564 ‘Ethnic Group’ |
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ethnic group |
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ERO:0001972 |
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ethnic group |
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term editor |
PERSON: Matthew Brush |
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