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Consultand

Definition(s)

The individual (not necessarily affected) who presents for genetic counseling and through whom a family with an inherited disorder comes to medical attention

Definition from: GeneReviewsThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. from the University of Washington and the National Center for Biotechnology Information

See also Understanding Medical Terminology.

 
Published: May 20, 2013