genetic counseling
ge·net·ic coun·sel·ing
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [juh-net-ik koun-suh-ling]
- /dʒəˈnɛt ɪk ˈkaʊn sə lɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [juh-net-ik koun-suh-ling]
- /dʒəˈnɛt ɪk ˈkaʊn sə lɪŋ/
Definitions of genetic counseling words
- noun genetic counseling the counseling of individuals with established or potential genetic problems, concerned with inheritance patterns and risks to future offspring. 1
- noun genetic counseling the medical counseling of prospective parents regarding the existence of genetic abnormalities in a fetus or the possible transmission of genetic defects 0
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Origin of genetic counseling
First appearance:
before 1965 One of the 2% newest English words
First recorded in 1965-70
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Parts of speech for Genetic counseling
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genetic counseling popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
genetic counseling usage trend in Literature
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noun genetic counseling
- genetic screening — assessment of an individual's genetic makeup to detect inheritable defects that may be transmitted to offspring.
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