genetic counseling

noun

: guidance relating to genetic disorders that is provided by a medical professional typically to individuals with an increased risk of having a child with such a disorder

Examples of genetic counseling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Most clinicians cannot keep up with the genetics factors that play into drug reactions (a specialty called pharmacogenetics) and genetic counseling in addition to their own areas of work. —Ellen Matloff, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

In addition to having a women's center, services will be available for chemotherapy, radiation treatment, CT scans, research and supportive care services like genetic counseling and social work. —Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 8 June 2024

Early diagnosis during pregnancy and genetic counseling can help improve outcomes. —Amanda MacMillan, Health, 10 Sep. 2023

National medical guidelines currently recommend genetic counseling and genetic testing for all people with pancreatic cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer and prostate cancer. —Deepti Babu, STAT, 17 Aug. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

genetic counseling

noun

: guidance provided by a medical professional typically to individuals with an increased risk of having offspring with a specific genetic disorder and that includes providing information and advice concerning the probability of producing offspring with the disorder, prenatal diagnostic tests, and available treatments