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geneticist

geneticist A geneticist is a professional who gathers personal and family health history to judge how likely a genetic condition may be affecting a person or family member.

A geneticist is a professional who gathers personal and family health history to judge how likely a genetic condition may be affecting a person or family member. In genetic counseling, they may also help people decide whether genetic testing could be useful.

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