Meaning of GENETIC SCREENING

WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  analyzing a group of people to determine genetic susceptibility to a particular disease; "genetic screening of infants for phenylketonuria"
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Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		The process of testing individuals to find out if they carry genes for certain known genetic diseases, such as sickle-cell anemia.
Glossary
	Definition:		Testing a group of people to identify individuals at high risk of having or passing on a specific genetic disorder.