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

Research into rare diseases, genetic counseling, and even standard family medical histories rely on accurate ancestry to map out hereditary conditions, an exercise that would be all but meaningless if the EPP rate were 30%, or even 10%. —Byandrew Curry, science.org, 6 Mar. 2025

In addition to advanced radiation therapy, Epic Care offers comprehensive healthcare services, including medical oncology, breast health, primary care, surgery, diagnostic imaging, and genetic counseling. —Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025

Speak with your doctor, learn your family’s health history, and consider genetic counseling or testing if needed. —Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025

The Netherlands now offers genetic counseling and follow-up testing, including whole-body MRIs, to all those who receive such test results. —Byjennifer Couzin-Frankel, science.org, 4 Dec. 2024

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