Genetic Screening
| Definition: |
Searching a population or individuals for persons possessing certain genotypes or karyotypes that: (1) are already associated with disease or predispose to disease; (2) may lead to disease in their descendants; or (3) produce other variations not known to be associated with disease. Genetic screening may be directed toward identifying phenotypic expression of genetic traits. It includes prenatal genetic screening. |
| Notes: |
human & animal; for phenotype or genotype; Manual 19.7+, 19.8.34, 22.25, 28.36.8; DF: GENET SCREENING |
| Also Called: |
Testing, Genetic Predisposition |
| Previously Indexed: |
Genetic Counseling (1973-1977),Genetics, Population (1966-1977),Hereditary Diseases (1968-1977),Mass Screening (1968-1977) |
Genetic Screening Definitions and Terms
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