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|Term= | |Term=genetic counseling | ||
|Short definition= | |Short definition=genetic analysis (jeh-NEH-tik uh-NA-lih-sis) The examination of a sample of DNA to look for mutations (changes) that increase the risk of disease or make a person responsive person can influence the treatment | ||
|Type= | |Type=Cancer terms | ||
|Specialty= | |Specialty=Oncology | ||
|Language=English | |Language=English | ||
|Source= | |Source=NCI | ||
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{{ | genetic counseling - {{pronunciation}} (jeh-NEH-tik KOWN-suh-ling) A process of communication between a specially trained healthcare professional and an affected individual about genetic disease risk. The person's family and personal medical history may be discussed, and the counseling may lead to genetic testing {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:22, 9 January 2023
| Genetic counseling | |
|---|---|
| Term | Genetic counseling |
| Short definition | genetic analysis (jeh-NEH-tik uh-NA-lih-sis) The examination of a sample of DNA to look for mutations (changes) that increase the risk of disease or make a person responsive person can influence the treatment |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
genetic counseling - (pronounced) (jeh-NEH-tik KOWN-suh-ling) A process of communication between a specially trained healthcare professional and an affected individual about genetic disease risk. The person's family and personal medical history may be discussed, and the counseling may lead to genetic testing
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Genetic counseling
- Wikipedia's article - Genetic counseling
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