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genetic counseling
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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.
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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


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I strongly suggest you ask your health care professional for a referral to a genetic counselor in your area, or find one yourself by going to www.
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Either there isn't enough collagen or the collagen that's made is abnormal," says Melanie Pepin, a genetic counselor at the University of Washington.
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