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A communication process between a specially trained health professional and a person concerned about the genetic risk of disease. The person's family and personal medical history may be discussed, and counseling may lead to genetic testing. 
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A genetic disorder, or genetic disease is a disease caused, at least in part, by the genes of the person with the disease. There are a number of possible causes for genetic defects: * They may be caused by random mutation. * There are genetic disorders caused by the accidental duplication of a chromosome, as in Down syndrome and Klinefelter's syndrome, or repeated duplication of part of a chromosome as in Fragile X syndrome. ...
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Genetic Counseling as related to Genetic Disorders
- genome.gov | Specific Genetic Disorders
... fact sheets on various types of cancers and other specific genetic disorders ... About Genetic Disorders: Genetic Testing: Genetic Counseling: Clinical Research
- Genetic Disease Information
Guide for people searching for information about genetic diseases, chromosome defects, gene testing, and genetic counseling. ... Contact Us Privacy Statement Site Stats and Credits ...
- Genetic Counseling
... of genomics and medicine highlighting the areas of gene testing, genetic counseling ... and support to families who have members with birth defects or genetic disorders and ...
- Genetic Counselors
Many of us have questions about genetic disorders: "My doctor told me that I will have a blood test in my second trimester of pregnancy that can detect if my baby has problems.
- Genetic Disorders
Genetic Counseling ... Genetic Disorders. The impact of genetic disease is often underestimated. Approximately 3 ...
- MedlinePlus: Genetic Testing
Birth Defects; Genetic Counseling; Genetic Disorders; Newborn Screening; Prenatal Testing; Diagnostic ... Genetic tests are tests on blood and other tissue to find genetic disorders
- Genetic Counseling Virgina Oncology Associates
Genetic Counseling Virgina Oncology Associates ... families or individuals at greater risk of genetic disorders ...
- Genetic counseling
However, until science has the knowledge to treat some of the more serious, sometimes deadly genetic disorders, the best option is prevention. Based on genetic counseling, some ...
- Genetic Counseling - Oakwood Healthcare System
Genetic counseling is an educational process of providing information and support to individuals and families who have members with birth defects, genetic disorders, or are at risk ...
- Genetic Counseling- Concepts & Controversies Regarding Genetic ...
Genetic Counseling provides information about risk of genetic disorders if you are pregnant or planning for a baby. Down syndrome, sickle cell disease, cystic fibrosis are some ...
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