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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
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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
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Word History
First Known Use
1949, in the meaning defined above
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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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