genetic screening

• Proceso médico o científico de análisis del ADN de una persona para detectar trastornos genéticos, predisposición a enfermedades o rasgos hereditarios.

A medical or scientific process of testing a person's DNA to identify genetic disorders, predispositions to diseases, or inherited traits.

1. Medical testing for genetic conditionsB2formal

   A process of testing a person's DNA to identify potential genetic disorders, inherited diseases, or predispositions to certain health conditions.

   cribado genético

   • Genetic screening can detect if a person carries the gene for cystic fibrosis.
   • Many couples undergo genetic screening before starting a family.
   • The results of genetic screening help doctors recommend preventive treatments.

2. Population-level testingC1formal

   The systematic testing of a group of people to identify genetic markers associated with specific diseases or traits.

   Cribado genético

   • The government launched a genetic screening program for newborns.
   • Genetic screening of the population helps track hereditary conditions.
   • Researchers used genetic screening to study the prevalence of the mutation.