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genetic counseling


genetic counseling

noun

Definition of GENETIC COUNSELING

: 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

First Known Use of GENETIC COUNSELING

1955

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