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genetic counseling

ge·net·ic coun·sel·ing
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [juh-net-ik koun-suh-ling]
    • /dʒəˈnɛt ɪk ˈkaʊn sə lɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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.

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Synonyms for genetic counseling

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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