genetic counselling

noun

1. the provision of advice for couples with a history of inherited disorders who wish to have children, including the likelihood of having affected children and the course and management of the disorder, etc

Example Sentences

Should people who are being informed about the identification of genomic variants of malignant or unknown significance be offered genetic counselling, for instance?

From Nature

Furthermore, clinical assessment includes genetic counselling that is often key to understanding results.

From Salon

A huge US study that aims to sequence the genomes of one million people will also offer genetic counselling to its participants.

From Nature

That’s where genetic counselling comes in.

From Nature

These professionals would provide support and advice to pet owners following genetic tests and could potentially be affiliated with their counterparts in human genetic counselling at leading academic medical centres.

From Nature