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genetic counseling



A short-term educational counseling process for individuals and families who have a genetic disease or who are at risk for such a disease. Genetic counseling provides patients with information about their condition and helps them make informed decisions.


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   • GENETICS AND HEREDITY
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Source: National Human Genome Research Institute


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