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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Even for those who can afford it, prenatal genetic counseling may become increasingly hard to find. 
Laura Hercher, Scientific American, 3 Aug. 2022 Pamela spoke about her experience with genetic counseling while pregnant. Laura Johnston, cleveland, 11 June 2022 After full blood, physical, cognitive and genetic workups, patients were provided with individualized genetic counseling and education. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 26 Apr. 2022 In our experience providing patients with genetic counseling, acknowledging and directly addressing scientific uncertainty is both possible and beneficial. Chenery Lowe, STAT, 24 Jan. 2022 The company offers free genetic counseling to patients who screen positive. New York Times, 1 Jan. 2022 The data must be analyzed and interpreted, and the patients may require interventions based on the results, alongside extensive genetic counseling to guide the parents. Grace Browne, Wired, 25 Nov. 2021 Genetic testing company Genome Medical acquired GeneMatters, which provides telehealth genetic counseling, and closed a $60 million Series C round led by Casdin Capital. Stat Staff, STAT, 31 Aug. 2021 By the mid-1990s, there were 19 genetic counseling programs nationwide, all of which were modeled on the Sarah Lawrence program and five of which were directed by Sarah Lawrence graduates. New York Times, 2 Oct. 2020 See More
Laura Hercher, Scientific American, 3 Aug. 2022 Pamela spoke about her experience with genetic counseling while pregnant. Laura Johnston, cleveland, 11 June 2022 After full blood, physical, cognitive and genetic workups, patients were provided with individualized genetic counseling and education. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 26 Apr. 2022 In our experience providing patients with genetic counseling, acknowledging and directly addressing scientific uncertainty is both possible and beneficial. Chenery Lowe, STAT, 24 Jan. 2022 The company offers free genetic counseling to patients who screen positive. New York Times, 1 Jan. 2022 The data must be analyzed and interpreted, and the patients may require interventions based on the results, alongside extensive genetic counseling to guide the parents. Grace Browne, Wired, 25 Nov. 2021 Genetic testing company Genome Medical acquired GeneMatters, which provides telehealth genetic counseling, and closed a $60 million Series C round led by Casdin Capital. Stat Staff, STAT, 31 Aug. 2021 By the mid-1990s, there were 19 genetic counseling programs nationwide, all of which were modeled on the Sarah Lawrence program and five of which were directed by Sarah Lawrence graduates. New York Times, 2 Oct. 2020 See More 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