Printer Friendly
The Free Dictionary
905,776,930 visitors served.
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

genetic counseling

   Also found in: Medical, Wikipedia, Hutchinson 0.06 sec.
genetic counseling
n.
The counseling of individuals, and of prospective parents regarding their offspring, on the probabilities, dangers, diagnosis, and treatment of inherited diseases.
genetic counselor n.
genetic counseling
The counseling of individuals, especially prospective parents with respect to their offspring, about the statistical probabilities of inheriting genetic diseases and the nature, diagnosis, and treatment of such diseases.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.genetic counseling - guidance for prospective parents on the likelihood of genetic disorders in their future children
counseling, counselling, guidance, counsel, direction - something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in periodicals archive
 
It revived in the 1950s and by 1960 was popular again, sponsoring genetic counseling and promoting the slogan "Every child a wanted child.
Eugenics and population control in Canada by Shea, John / Catholic Insight
In addition to preconception counseling, women might consider genetic counseling before they get pregnant, says Ms.
Women & pregnancy by National Women's Health Report
Historically, the field of genetic counseling has relied upon the medical model of health and disease (Patterson & Satz, 2002).
Eugenics, euthanasia, and physician assisted suicide: an overview for ... by Coduti, Wendy / The Journal of Rehabilitation
More results
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2008 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.