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genetic screening

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genetic screening
n.
The process of analyzing DNA samples to detect the presence of a gene or genes associated with an inherited disorder.
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Noun1.genetic screening - analyzing a group of people to determine genetic susceptibility to a particular disease; "genetic screening of infants for phenylketonuria"
screening - testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics
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President's Commission for the Study of Ethical Problems in Medicine and Biomedical and Behavioral Research predicted that before the end of the century genetic screening and counseling would become major components of both public health and individual medical care.
Genetic testing in the workplace by Spevak, Christopher / Physician Executive
Prospective genetic screening decreases the incidence of abacavir hypersensitivity reactions in the Western Australia HIV cohort study.
Genetic testing may avoid abacavir hypersensitivity reaction by James, John S. / AIDS Treatment News
Lea Sevcik, assistant director of the Catholic Organization for Life and Family (COLF), writes that Health Canada has asked for public input on the extent to which genetic screening of embryos should be allowed in Canada.
A call for a genetic screening ban by Catholic Insight
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