De erfelijkheidsadviseur
Example: De erfelijkheidsadviseur helpt gezinnen met genetische aandoeningen.
Definition
"De erfelijkheidsadviseur" is a medical professional who provides guidance and support to individuals and families regarding genetic conditions, helping them understand inheritance patterns, risks, and testing options.
Etymology
The term "de erfelijkheidsadviseur" originates from Dutch, combining 'erfelijkheid' meaning 'heredity' or 'genetics' and 'adviseur' meaning 'advisor' or 'consultant'. It literally refers to an advisor on heredity, highlighting their role in genetic counseling.
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"De erfelijkheidsadviseur" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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the genetic counselor