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genetic counselling

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noun

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

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genetic counselling

But first, she had to undergo six months of genetic counselling.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

At present, the UK is still following the policy of "genetic counselling", in which first cousin-couples are educated about the risks of having children, and encouraged to get extra screening in pregnancy.

From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2025

Both are receiving genetic counselling about the possible implications of the findings.

From Nature ● Mar. 25, 2015

China is taking on about a quarter of the project's estimated 20,000 genes, and will set up a genetics institute in Beijing to coordinate activities and give training in genetic counselling and testing.

From Nature ● Dec. 21, 2011

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