genetic testing

(US) /dʒəˈnɛtɪk ˈtɛstɪŋ/

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Definition of genetic testing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

medical

TECH.

laboratory check of DNA or genes to find inherited changes or traits

TECH.

Genetic testing helped the doctors confirm the child's rare inherited condition.
Genetic testing revealed that she was a carrier for the disorder.
Routine genetic testing is now recommended for patients with a strong family history of cancer.

dullness

insipidity

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Expressions with genetic

genetic blueprint

set of instructions in DNA that shapes a living thing

DNA acts as the genetic blueprint for all living organisms.

genetic girl

cisgender woman, now considered offensive

She was referred to as a genetic girl in the 90s.

genetic heritage

inherited set of genes and traits passed down from earlier generations

Doctors studied the community's genetic heritage to understand disease risks.

genetic disease

disease caused by abnormalities in genes or chromosomes

Cystic fibrosis is a common genetic disease.

genetic diversity

variety of genes within a species

Conservation efforts aim to maintain genetic diversity in endangered species.

genetic material

material in cells that stores and passes on genetic information

Genetic material determines the traits of an organism.

Expressions with testing

testing time

period when a test or exam happens

The testing time for math is at 10 a.m.

testing, testing, one, two

intj.

used to check if a microphone is working

Testing, testing, one, two, can you hear me?

testing center

place where people or things go to complete organized tests

She arrived early at the testing center to check in for the exam.

testing testing one, two, three

exp.

indicate a trial or test of something

Testing testing one, two, three, let's see if this works.

testing phase

stage in a process when something is checked to see if it works

The new app is in its testing phase before public release.

testing ground

place for testing new products or ideas

The new software was trialed in a testing ground before its public release..

testing station

location for emissions testing

All cars must go through the testing station for emissions.

crash-testing

adj.

used to describe testing for safety in accidents

The crash-testing procedures ensure the car's safety.

testing, testing, one, two, three, four

intj.

used to check if a microphone or audio works

Testing, testing, one, two, three, four, can you hear me?

testing, testing, one, two, three, four, five

intj.

used to check if a microphone or audio system works

Testing, testing, one, two, three, four, five.

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genetic screening

medical

testing of DNA to detect genetic disorders

genetic counseling

healthcare

professional advice on genetic testing and results

PGT

acr.

acr: preimplantation genetic testing

test done before baby grows

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French:test génétique, ...
German:Gentest, ...
Italian:test genetico, ...
Spanish:prueba genética, ...
Portuguese:teste genético, ...
Chinese:基因检测, ...
Japanese:遺伝子検査, ...
Arabic:فَحْص جِينِي, ...
Hebrew:בְּדִיקָה גֶּנֶטִית, ...
Russian:генетическое тестирование, ...
Ukrainian:генетичне тестування, ...
Hindi:आनुवंशिक परीक्षण, ...
Bengali:জিনগত পরীক্ষা, ...
Catalan:prova genètica, ...
Czech:genetické testování, ...
Danish:genetisk test, ...
Dutch:genetische test, ...
Greek:γενετικός έλεγχος, ...
Hungarian:genetikai vizsgálat, ...
Khmer:ការធ្វើតេស្តហ្សែន, ...
Korean:유전자 검사, ...
Persian:آزمایش ژنتیک, ...
Polish:badania genetyczne, ...
Portuguese (BR):teste genético, ...
Romanian:testare genetică, ...
Swedish:gentestning, ...
Thai:การตรวจทางพันธุกรรม, ...
Turkish:genetik test, ...
Vietnamese:xét nghiệm di truyền, ...

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