The process of isolating and testing the DNA of an embryo or a person to detect the presence of genetic alterations or defects that may predispose to the future development of a disease or disorder.
Synonyms: genetic analysis Genetic Testing genetic testing Genetic Examination Genetic Test
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Subsets
NCIT_C99147, NCIT_C90259, NCIT_C89506, NCIT_C116977, NCIT_C118169
ALT DEFINITION
Analyzing DNA to look for a genetic alteration that may indicate an increased risk for developing a specific disease or disorder.