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[n] counseling to advise prospective parents on the likelihood of genetic disorders in their future children |
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| | See Also: | | counsel, counseling, counselling, direction, guidance |
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| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A communication process between a specially trained health professional and a person concerned about the genetic risk of disease. The person's family and personal medical history may be discussed, and counseling may lead to genetic testing. |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | The genetic testing of couples who are planning to be parents in which their genomes are evaluated and they are given advice/information from a specialist regarding the likelihood of them having children with genetic diseases or defects. |
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| | Definition: | | Provides patients and their families with education and information about genetic-related conditions and helps them make informed decisions. |
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