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genetic screening

American  

noun

  1. assessment of an individual's genetic makeup to detect inheritable defects that may be transmitted to offspring.

  2. evaluation of a person's genetic makeup in an attempt to predict genetic predisposition to certain illnesses associated with a workplace environment.


Etymology

Origin of genetic screening

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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He added: "The time has come to plan for community-wide genetic screening in these high-risk areas, to identify as many people as possible whose genes mean they are at high risk of this preventable illness."

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Dr. Samadder says moving genetic screening into everyday care is the next essential step, allowing high-risk individuals to be identified earlier and treated sooner.

From Science Daily • Dec. 8, 2025

Separately from embryo editing, startups are vastly expanding the power of genetic screening technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

Though genetic screening and a recent mammogram had come back clear for her, she took an online exam called the Tyrer-Cuzick risk assessment test.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2025

"I think there's even more of an emphasis on early genetic screening, at least to detect pregnancies that might be abnormal."

From Salon • Aug. 16, 2024

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