PGD

abbreviation

1. preimplantation genetic diagnosis; a technique using in vitro fertilization to ensure that a baby does not possess a known genetic defect of either parent. After genetic analysis of the embryos so formed, only those free of defect are implanted in the mother's womb

Example Sentences

PGD and invasive tests already include these and many more.

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A 2014 Australian study found that grief-focused cognitive behavior therapy helped those with PGD.

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About 1 in 10 people who have lost someone struggle with PGD.

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And I have found that, in situations in which PGD is related to guilt, regret or a sense of unfinished business with the deceased, writing a letter or having an imagined conversation with the lost loved one can be a powerful aspect of treatment.

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While psychotherapy is a first-line treatment for PGD, antidepressants can be helpful with the depression that often accompanies complicated grief.

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