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.

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Etymology

Origin of genetic screening

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

The genetic screening is usually undertaken by swapping the mouth for saliva.

From BBC

Another type of genetic screening provided a separate signal that B.1.1.7 was consistently able to outspread its competitors.

From Los Angeles Times

The samples had all initially been collected to detect flu using PCR tests, the same genetic screening process that can also be used to detect the presence of the coronavirus.

From The Guardian

The bride, 34, is a genetic counselor at California Cryobank in Los Angeles, where she coordinates genetic screening for sperm and egg donors.

From New York Times

The research does not cover genetic screening offered by the NHS to people with a family history of a disease, or other risk factors.

From BBC