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

In the hereditary form of the disease, a gene mutation can be passed from parent to child, making genetic counseling and family conversations an important next step. —Md Published, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2026

In addition to bispecific antibody therapy, Epic Care offers comprehensive healthcare services, including medical oncology, breast health, primary care, surgery, diagnostic imaging, and genetic counseling. —Epic Care, Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2025

So in this case, your doctor may also refer you for genetic counseling. —Erica Sloan, SELF, 1 Oct. 2025

In New England, New Hampshire similarly bans the marriages, while Maine allows them with genetic counseling. —Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025

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