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genetic screening

ge·net·ic screen·ing
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [juh-net-ik skree-ning]
    • /dʒəˈnɛt ɪk ˈskri nɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [juh-net-ik skree-ning]
    • /dʒəˈnɛt ɪk ˈskri nɪŋ/

Definitions of genetic screening words

  • noun genetic screening assessment of an individual's genetic makeup to detect inheritable defects that may be transmitted to offspring. 1
  • noun genetic screening evaluation of a person's genetic makeup in an attempt to predict genetic predisposition to certain illnesses associated with a workplace environment. 1
  • noun genetic screening testing to find people who are likely to have or pass on a genetic disease 0
See all 3 definitions of genetic screening

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Origin of genetic screening

First appearance:

before 1970
One of the 2% newest English words
First recorded in 1970-75

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Parts of speech for Genetic screening

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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genetic screening 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 65% 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 screening

noun genetic screening

  • genetic counseling — the counseling of individuals with established or potential genetic problems, concerned with inheritance patterns and risks to future offspring.
Just one Synonym for genetic screening

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