Definition

Noun: - Professional guidance about genetic disorders: A service providing information and support to individuals or families about the risk of inherited genetic conditions, often involving the interpretation of family history and genetic test results to aid in reproductive decision-making.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The couple sought genetic counseling before starting a family.
  • Genetic counseling can help people understand their risk for certain hereditary diseases.

Advanced Usage

• "to undergo genetic counseling": to participate in a genetic counseling session.
  • After her diagnosis, she decided to undergo genetic counseling to learn more about the implications for her children.

Variants and Related Words

• Genetic counselor (n): a healthcare professional trained to provide genetic counseling.
  • The genetic counselor explained the test results in detail.

Synonyms

• Genetic advice
• Hereditary risk consultation

Noun

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