The phrase 'genetic propensity' is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe an innate, natural tendency that someone has in relation to a particular trait or behavior. For example: "The child's genetic propensity for art was obvious; she was painting at only two years old".
What are the chances that Dr. Perls himself, now 41, has some genetic propensity for longevity?
The Nazis built their horror on scientific proof of Jews' genetic propensity for certain beliefs and behaviors.
Because the disease hits some families harder, a genetic propensity to get it has been long suspected.
Their brothers and sisters shared the tendency, suggesting some sort of genetic propensity — which I, unfortunately, seem to have inherited.
Researchers analyzed each person's genetic propensity for heart disease based on 50 gene variants known to raise cardiovascular risk.
This study examines whether draft lottery estimates of the causal effects of Vietnam-era military service on schooling vary by an individual's genetic propensity toward educational attainment.
He also took note of the fact that, despite Inuk's genetic propensity for baldness, the tufts of his hair were up to eight inches long.
Within days of her diagnosis, Ress started chemotherapy, but since both her mother and her sister had suffered from cancer, it was possible she had an inherited genetic propensity to the disease that could affect which treatment she should be given.
The results are consistent with previous research that suggests individuals with an increased genetic propensity to bipolar disorder were more likely to show a range of creative abilities, especially in areas where verbal proficiency may prove advantageous, such as in literature or leadership roles.
The only proven way to fight against genetic propensity toward diabetes is to maintain a healthy body weight, to match your calories to your needs, Dr. Turco told me.
