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