GENETIC COUNSELING

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does genetic counseling mean? 

• GENETIC COUNSELING (noun)
  The noun GENETIC COUNSELING has 1 sense:

1. guidance for prospective parents on the likelihood of genetic disorders in their future children

  Familiarity information: GENETIC COUNSELING used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• GENETIC COUNSELING (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Guidance for prospective parents on the likelihood of genetic disorders in their future children

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Hypernyms ("genetic counseling" is a kind of...):

counsel; counseling; counselling; direction; guidance (something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action)

 Context examples 

Genetic counseling can help you weigh the risks and benefits of taking the test.

(Huntington's Disease, NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)

There are many reasons to seek genetic counseling.

(Genetic Counseling, Genetics Home Reference)

An individual who presents for genetic counseling.

(Counselee, NCI Dictionary)

Genetic counseling provides information and support to people who have, or may be at risk for, genetic disorders.

(Genetic Counseling, Genetics Home Reference)