| 单词 | genetic counseling |
| 释义 | genetic counseling[ juh-net-ik koun-suh-ling ] / dʒəˈnɛt ɪk ˈkaʊn sə lɪŋ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR genetic counseling ON THESAURUS.COM noun Medicine/Medical, Psychology.the counseling of individuals with questions, concerns, or general interest in their genetic profiles and histories: genetic counseling can address issues that include inheritance patterns and risks to future offspring, personal risks of cancer and other diseases, and medical and psychological challenges of genetic predispositions. Origin of genetic counselingFirst recorded in 1965–70 OTHER WORDS FROM genetic counselingge·ne·tic coun·sel·or, nounWords nearby genetic counselinggenetically modified, genetically modified organism, genetic amplification, genetic association, genetic code, genetic counseling, genetic counselling, genetic disease, genetic disorder, genetic dominant, genetic drift Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Cultural definitions for genetic counselinggenetic counseling The practice of counseling a person about the results of genetic testing so that the results are accurately understood. The person being counseled may then make a more informed decision about any actions to be taken. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for genetic counselinggenetic counseling n.The counseling of prospective parents on the probabilities and dangers of inherited diseases occurring in their offspring and on the diagnosis and treatment of such diseases. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for genetic counselinggenetic counseling The counseling of individuals, especially prospective parents with respect to their offspring, about the statistical probabilities of inheriting genetic diseases and the nature, diagnosis, and treatment of such diseases. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. |
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