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genetic screening
(redirected from Genetic testing)

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genetic screening
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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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