GeneReviews
GeneReviews
GeneReviews (pronounced: jee-n-reh-vyooz) is a continuously updated medical genetics resource that provides clinically relevant and medically actionable information relating to inherited conditions. The resource is designed for use by healthcare providers to assist in diagnosing, managing, and counseling patients with genetic disorders.
Etymology
The term "GeneReviews" is a compound word derived from the English words "gene" and "reviews". The word "gene" (from the Greek genos meaning "race, kind") refers to the basic physical and functional unit of heredity, while "reviews" refers to the act of examining or assessing something with the possibility of instituting change if necessary.
Related Terms
- Genetics: The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.
- Genetic Disorders: Medical conditions caused by an abnormality in an individual's DNA.
- Medical Genetics: The branch of medicine that involves the diagnosis and management of hereditary disorders.
- Clinical Genetics: The application of genetics to medical care and public health.
- Genetic Counseling: The process of advising individuals and families affected by genetic disorders about the nature and management of the disorder.
Usage
GeneReviews is used by healthcare providers worldwide to assist in the diagnosis and management of patients with genetic disorders. The resource provides comprehensive, peer-reviewed, clinically relevant information that is updated regularly to reflect the rapidly changing field of medical genetics.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on GeneReviews
- Wikipedia's article - GeneReviews
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