Genetic disorder

A genetic disorder, or genetic disease is a disease caused by abnormal expression of one or more genes in a person causing a clinical phenotype. There are a number of possible causes for genetic defects:

Medical diagnosis, treatment, and counseling

Genetic diseases are typically diagnosed and treated by geneticists. Genetic counselors assist the physicians and directly counsel patients.

Related Topics:
Geneticists - Genetic counselor - Physicians

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