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View synonyms for genetic screening
genetic screening
noun
- assessment of an individual's genetic makeup to detect inheritable defects that may be transmitted to offspring.
- evaluation of a person's genetic makeup in an attempt to predict genetic predisposition to certain illnesses associated with a workplace environment.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of genetic screening1
First recorded in 1970–75
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