Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Genetic Carrier Screening

Identification of individuals who are heterozygous at a GENETIC LOCUS for a recessive PHENOTYPE.

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Abstract

Identification of individuals who are heterozygous at a GENETIC LOCUS for a recessive PHENOTYPE.

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Synonyms

12 entry terms
  • Carrier Detection, Genetic
  • Carriers, Genetic, Detection
  • Detection, Genetic Carrier
  • Genetic Carrier Detection
  • Genetic Carriers, Detection
  • Heterozygote Detection
  • Heterozygote Screening
  • Carrier Screening, Genetic
  • Detection, Heterozygote
  • Screening, Genetic Carrier
  • Screening, Heterozygote
  • Screenings, Genetic Carrier

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11 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2018 (1979)

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Previous Indexing

  • Heterozygote (1968-1978)

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  2. E05.200.562w.250w
  3. E05.393.435w.250w
  4. N02.421.308.200w
  5. N02.421.726.233.221w.250w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Genetic Carrier Screening. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D006580. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D006580
  2. Genetic Carrier Screening. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier_testing
  3. Genetic Carrier Screening. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17004546