genetic counseling

noun

: guidance relating to genetic disorders that is provided by a medical professional typically to individuals with an increased risk of having a child with such a disorder

Examples of genetic counseling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In addition to having a women's center, services will be available for chemotherapy, radiation treatment, CT scans, research and supportive care services like genetic counseling and social work. Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 8 June 2024 Early diagnosis during pregnancy and genetic counseling can help improve outcomes. Amanda MacMillan, Health, 10 Sep. 2023 National medical guidelines currently recommend genetic counseling and genetic testing for all people with pancreatic cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer and prostate cancer. Deepti Babu, STAT, 17 Aug. 2023 The doctor suggested Dedmon receive genetic counseling to assess her own risk. Laurie Saloman, Verywell Health, 17 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for genetic counseling 

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Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of genetic counseling was in 1949

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“Genetic counseling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genetic%20counseling. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

genetic counseling

noun
: guidance provided by a medical professional typically to individuals with an increased risk of having offspring with a specific genetic disorder and that includes providing information and advice concerning the probability of producing offspring with the disorder, prenatal diagnostic tests, and available treatments
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