Terms Related to Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis

• Antenatal Diagnosis

  Determination of the nature of a pathological condition or disease in the postimplantation embryo, fetus, or pregnant female before birth.

• Genetic Predisposition Testing

  Searching a population or individuals for persons possessing certain genotypes or karyotypes that: (1) are already associated with disease or predispose to disease; (2) may ...

• Diagnosis

  The determination of the nature of a disease or condition or the distinguishing of one disease or condition from another. Assessment may be made through ...

• Blood Typing

  Testing erythrocytes to determine presence or absence of blood-group antigens, testing of serum to determine the presence or absence of antibodies to these antigens, and ...

• Cytogenetic Analysis

  Examination of chromosomes to diagnose, classify, screen for, or manage genetic diseases and abnormalities. Following preparation of the sample, KARYOTYPING is performed and/or the specific ...

• Blood Grouping and Crossmatching

  Testing erythrocytes to determine presence or absence of blood-group antigens, testing of serum to determine the presence or absence of antibodies to these antigens, and ...

• Ovum Implantation

  Endometrial implantation of the blastocyst.