Geneticist

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Geneticist
TermGeneticist
Short definitiongenetic testing (jeh-NEH-tik TES-ting) A laboratory method that looks for changes in genes, gene expression, or chromosomes in a person's cells or tissues. These changes can be a sign of a disease or condition like cancer. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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geneticist - (pronounced) (jeh-NEH-tih-sist) A scientist with special training in the study of genes and heredity (the passing of genetic information from parents to their children). A medical geneticist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating genetic disorders or diseases. Medical geneticists also provide counseling to individuals and families at risk for certain genetic disorders or cancer

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