DNA Damage Response Deficiency

**Semantic type:** Cell or Molecular Dysfunction

**Definition:** A decrease in the ability of cells to respond to damaged DNA and to repair the damage. This DNA repair deficiency can be caused by mutations in the genes involved in the DNA damage response and/or DNA repair.

**Synonyms:** - DDRD - DNA Damage Repair Deficiency - DNA Damage Response and Repair Deficiency - Deficient DNA Damage Response