The phenomenon where subsequent generations are at risk of earlier and more severe disease is known as:
Correct Answer: Anticipation
Description: Anticipation refers to the phenomenon in which clinical features of a genetic disease worsen with each successive generation. Eg : Fragile X syndrome and Huntington disease (CAG repeats).
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